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Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) Js a full- power firm. EPE provides a wide range of services to TRULY generation owners & developers, municipalities, electric , providers, and various government entities, both in the United States and internationally. Our success is defined by our clients who are retained by our POWERFUL ability to deliver continuous excellence. At Electric Power Engineers, Inc., we take pride in the meticulousness of our processes, yet our approach is quite simple, we treat each SOLUTIONS project as our own.

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Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Electric Power Engineers, Inc (EPE) is a leading power engineering headquartered in Austin, TX. We are a true in electricity planning with extensive experience integrating solar plants, wind farms, and other generation resources onto the electric grid. Our company provides clients with unparalleled expertise in electric power system studies, planning, , and integration in the US and international markets.

Since the company’s founding in 1968, we have developed a record of development and successful integration of more than 26,000 Megawatts of solar, wind, and other renewable sources. Our involvement includes the entire spectrum of engineering technical assistance through the whole project cycle, from pre-development through & . EPE’s portfolio of completed interconnection projects covers transmission, sub-transmission, and levels from 7.2 kV to 500 kV.

EPE closely monitors and participates in the deregulation of the electric in the central United States. We have been integral in negotiation interconnection and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for clients. EPE has also guided utilities through the necessary studies to ensure seamless integration at both the transmission and distribution levels.

EPE assists our clients in identifying locations that optimize interconnection for generation ad distributed resource projects. We provide assistance throughout the interconnection process, including application, system impact students, steady state analyzing, short circuit , and dynamic and stability system studies.

Since our founding in 1968, EPE has been focused on the success of our clients. We to earn the trust of our clients by delivering continuous excellence. At Electric Power Engineers, Inc., we take pride in the meticulousness of our processes, yet our approach is quite simple: We treat each project as our own.

ENGINEERING. POWER. EVERYWHERE. MARKES SERVICES

RENEWABLE GENERATION T&D PLANNING

CONVENTIONAL GENERATION ENERGY MARKET ANALYSIS

MUNICIPALITIES (ELECTRIC & WATER) INTERCONNECTION TESTING & COMMISSIONING

ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES NERC COMPLIANCE

UTILITIES SYSTEM DESIGN

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SMART GRIDS

SCADA & INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING

13001 TX-71 #G100 [email protected] Austin, TX 78738 1.866.501.3360 www.epeconsulting.com TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION Gd P d R I

EPE recognizes the need to update current transmission and distribution as power suppliers adapt to the rapidly changing market. As distributed renewable sources of electricity become more prevalent in the United States, the existing that transmits and distributes electricity will require evaluation and upgrades to accommodate these new sources of energy. Decisions impacting the transmission and distribution networks made today will affect how power is supplied for decades to follow. Proper transmission and distribution system planning, which considers the dynamic energy market, is required to ensure capital projects are executed with consideration of future growth of distributed sources.

The EPE team has extensive expertise in analyzing transmission deliverability, with emphasis on system reliability and grid modernization. Our engineers provide customers with detailed transmission analysis studies which identify possible generation interconnection fatal flaws and ensure reliable integration of energy resources.

EPE utilizes an extensive suite of enterprise-based power system , including our proprietary Grid Analytics software, to conduct client-specific studies. The studies support ROI analysis, budget planning, regulatory filings, and legal testimony, among others. EPE works with our clients to support system operation planning, , and protection from end to end. Our expansive software tools, coupled with our engineering expertise, offer our clients an unparalleled resource to address any transmission and distribution system challenge.

SERVICES PROVIDED FOR T&D PLANNING INCLUDE: Generation Interconnection Impact Studies Transmission Deliverability Analysis Model Development Wheeling Charges, Congestion, and Loss Evaluation Grid Planning Studies Locational Marginal Price Analysis Grid Operation Studies Expert Witness Provision Geographic (GIS) Mapping Regulatory Filing Assistance Rate Studies Independent System Operator (ISO) Working Group Support Wholesale Power Supply Contracts Grid Code Development Work Order Inspections

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As the sources of electrical energy include an increasing mix of renewable assets, such as wind and solar, energy providers are driven to find innovative ways to efficiently manage an increasingly complex and interconnected network. This often involves implementing new technologies and equipment to further automate, monitor, and control the flow of power based on reliability, economic, and environmental considerations. The primary challenge associated with these endeavors is the translation of raw data from geographically distributed assets into meaningful information SERVICES: that can be used to respond to changing conditions with minimal human intervention. The Smart Grid is a result of such deployments and it has been our focus in both planning and operation of such . ed Resource Planning The information obtained from implementing a smart grid network can serve multiple stakeholders for multiple purposes. Smart grid information can help providers determine pricing structures, moving from flat rates to usage-based rates, for example. Additionally, a smart grid network can be deployed to allow power consumers the opportunity to monitor their rates and adjust or schedule peak usage accordingly. One fundamental goal of a smart grid system is to establish the means to economically and dynamically provide power that is reliable and efficient by operating at peak capacity using sustainable methods.

The EPE team offers the required knowledge, expertise, and experience required to and implement distribution system that integrate the latest emerging smart grid technology. Highlighting these unique capabilities are our cloud-based GridVue and MarketNSight software tools developed by EPE engineers. These software tools allow our clients to jointly analyze transmission and distribution systems and make informed decisions based on real-time and historical market conditions. WIND 230MW Horse Creek Wind Project SolaireHolman 1 Owners’ SOLAR FROM SITE SELECTION TO COMMERCIAL OPERATION

Over the last 20 years, the electrical power industry has seen a significant increase TRANSMISSION PLANNING in distributed generation installations consisting primarily of wind, solar, Site Screening Analysis geothermal, and biomass renewable sources. Transmission Export Analysis 25,000+ Interconnection Application MW Integrated The geographic location of these new generation technologies, located at or Interconnection Agreement near the point of use provide the opportunity for increased grid efficiencies,

availability, and reliability. However, to fully realize the benefits, distributed PRE-DEVELOPMENT resources must be designed and integrated into the overall bulk power grid in a SYSTEM DESIGN 100+ way which minimizes generator contribution to undesirable effects on existing grid System Studies/Yr assets and operation. This requires generators to design, test and commission Detailed Design systems in accordance with uniform regulatory criteria. - Transmission & Distribution - Technology & Componets The true value of working with EPE is that we keep our clients ahead. Our goal is - Substation to consistently exceed expectations by ensuring our clients maintain a competitive Owner’s Engineer 274 Clients advantage in their respective market DEVELOPMENT

TESTING & COMMISSIONING

Interconnection Testing & Commissioning Grid Compliance Testing (ISO & NERC Standards) Additional Testing - Automatic Voltage Regulator IE - Primary Frequency Response - Max Reactive Capability POST-DEVELOPMENT Energy Market Outlook IE NERC Compliance L O C

All bulk power system owners and operators, including generators, must comply with the North SERVICES: American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. Each of these entities are required to register with NERC through the appropriate Regional Entity. With the recent increase in the complexity of the grid and addition of new technology, NERC has been proactively enforcing existing requirements, introducing new requirements, and adjusting the frequency of compliance reporting. By federal law, NERC has the authority to monitor and assess a company’s compliance status and issue sanctions View Upcoming Requirements and/or fines for non-compliance. IE The EPE team brings decades of experience in closely monitoring NERC activities and assisting clients with ensuring their assets remain compliant with NERC directives. Our NERC compliance View ase Study services range from completing complex technical assessments and power system studies to tracking IE filing deadlines and preparation of required documentation.

Our goal is to allow our clients to focus on their customers and growth while we focus on the technicalities. ENERGYMARKET ANALYSIS O C C M

Transmission congestion can have a significant impact on the energy market and affect revenue potential. SERVICES: Many markets use locational marginal pricing (LMP) to determine system congestion, curtailment, and negative pricing. LMP is a way for wholesale electric prices to reflect the value of the power at different locations while accounting for patterns of load, capacity for generation, and physical limits of the transmission system.

EPE has extensive experience in performing LMP studies using customizable models to calculate prices at specific locations and market hubs. We use our experience with transmission and distribution planning and system studies to design and implement electrical grids that reflect the current needs of our clients and to plan for future development with predictable results.

IE SYSTEM DESIGN TRULY D F A Pj POWERFUL The fundamental first step toward a successful generation or energy storage project is the preparation of a detailed design that meets all SOLUTIONS applicable codes and regional standards and demonstrates compliance with all regulations. Unfortunately, that is only the starting point. In SERVICES: order to truly provide best-in-class engineering Preliminary Energy Resource Analysis Power System Modeling & Analysis Technology services, the engineering team must have a strong Evaluation understanding of codes and regulations (i.e. the Collection System Design Substation Design minimum requirements), but also the experience to Transmission Line Design Protection & Control understand and proactivelyaddress unknown field System Design SCADA System Design conditions and interfaces that do not always show up Project on paper. This is where EPE excels. Owner’s Engineering Services Vendor Bid Evaluation Inspection Site Startup Commissioning

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Our home state of Texas leads the nation in innovative approaches to integrating large amounts EXCELLENCE of wind and solar into the grid through market reform, policy changes, and E transmissions. EPE has leveraged its experience in planning and development of electrical grids over the past 25 SERVICES: years and applied its expertise in support global emerging markets. In addition to its work in the United States, EPE has worked in cooperation with USAI and USTDA to assist developing countries in addressing their energy challenges through the development of renewable energy projects. We support international projects and governments during the project development cycle with a focus on grid impact studies, code development, modernization, and detailed system design.

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13001 TX-71, Suite G100 Al Ghanama Center – Toumarza St. Austin, TX 78738 P.O.Box: 166-129 Tel: (512) 382-6700 Sin El Fil – Beirut, Lebanon Fax: (866) 379-3635 Tel: +961 1 490260 [email protected] Fax: +961 1 490261 APPENDIX

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