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2 Letter from the President July 2014 To Whom It May Concern, Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) would be pleased to assist you and your clients by providing our excellent engineering services in the energy industry. EPE has acted as owner s engineer since 1968 for electric cooperatives, utilities, as well as industrial plants. EPE also has over 18 years of experience assisting renewable energy developers with all phases of project development, from site investigation, to transmission interconnection, curtailment and deliverability studies, market analysis, and responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) etc. In addition we provide design/engineering/procurement services, all the way to getting the project shovel ready and into acting as owner s engineer throughout the construction phase. Attached are EPE s qualifications and list of services we provide along with our client list, staff information, and company brochures. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Truly, ELECTRIC POWER ENGINEERS, INC. Hala N. Ballouz, P.E President

3 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Qualification Documents... 1 Company Profile... 1 EPE Staff Members... 1 Engineering Projects... 1 Renewable Energy Development... 1 Market Analysis and Resource Integration... 3 System Planning... 4 Construction Work Plans... 4 Long Range Studies... 4 System Protection Plans... 4 Retail Rate Studies... 4 Power Requirement Studies... 5 Substation Feasibility Studies... 5 Large Power Load Planning... 5 Wholesale Power Supply Contracts... 5 Design and Construction Projects... 6 Engineering Coordination... 6 System Mapping... 6 Distribution Line Construction... 6 Transmission Line Construction... 6 Substation Design and Construction... 7 Protective Relaying... 7 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA)... 8 Power Plant Operations... 8 System Operations Summary... 8 Voltage Regulator Settings... 8 System Maintenance Plans... 8 Work Order Inspections... 8 Expert Witness... 9 Apartment Submetering... 9 Motor Starting Analyses... 9 Software Development International Projects APPENDIX HUB Certified WOSB Certified Company Brochures... 15

4 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Company Profile Electric Power Engineers, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 to provide consulting engineering services to rural electric cooperatives, municipal electric systems and utilities in central Texas. Since incorporation, Electric Power Engineers, Inc. has extended its client base to include industrial clients and international clients. Electric Power Engineers now has two offices; one office in Austin -Texas and one office in Beirut-Middle East. Electric Power Engineers has expanded into renewable energy development since 1994, and has assisted in the study and development of a large number of wind and solar generation projects all over the United States and internationally. EPE Staff Members Hala N. Ballouz, P.E. President / Owner / CEO Dr. Marc Ballouz General Manager Carlo Mrad Director of Project Management Carlos Matar Senior Staff Engineer Antonio Mikhael Planning Engineer Kristen Rodriguez, P.E. Vice President of Utility Operations Hugo Mena, P.E. Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Badr Director of Engineering Planning Billy Yancey Chief Business Development Officer Teresa Ives GIS/CAD Manager Please see the Résumé (CV) section of the appendices for information on all staff members 1 Page Engineering Projects The following list of engineering projects is representative of work completed by Electric Power Engineers, Inc. under the direction of EPE and/or Hala N. Ballouz, P.E.: Renewable Energy Development Electric Power Engineers, Inc. assists developers of renewable generation, specifically wind and solar, in evaluation and development of generation resources in Texas. Load flow modeling of the electric transmission grid, mapping of the state-wide transmission grid, feasibility studies, design-engineeringprocurement management for renewable projects, mapping of potential renewable generation sites, special investigations of transmission grid interconnection issues, cost estimates for wheeling and losses, interface discussions with Independent System Operators (ISO), interface discussions with various transmission service providers, responses to requests for proposals to provide renewable generation, etc. are provided on a regular basis. Several years experience in load flow calculations and modeling using the transmission program PSS/E of PTI/Siemens. Experience in evaluating feasibility and system impact studies that analyze the prospect of interconnecting renewable project, in particular wind and solar, to a transmission grid. Continuous research (since 1994) in the transmission industry operational standards and tariffs. Electric Power Engineers Inc. is knowledgeable in Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Locational Marginal Pricing issues within several transmission grids. Capabilities in evaluating transmission system upgrades and the associated costs necessary to incorporate renewable projects into the transmission grid. Analysis expertise in wheeling charges within a transmission grid or in export across one or more transmission grids.

5 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Electric Power Engineers, Inc. has special knowledge in proposing and utilizing Special Protection Schemes in order to mitigate grid limitations to accommodate larger size generation projects. Design/Engineering/Procurement for renewable projects. Electric Power Engineers, Inc. has completed load flow modeling, grid interconnection, and/or design of renewable generation projects for over 100 renewable energy clients. Electric Power Engineers, Inc. evaluates over 100 transmission grid assessments per year. Electric Power Engineers, Inc acted as owner s engineer on all transmission grid and project design issues for interconnection of FRV s (SunEdison s) 30 MW solar project, the first large scale solar Photovoltaic Project initiated in the US, and the largest in commercial operation in Texas. Electric Power Engineers, Inc managed the development of and acted as owner s engineer on all transmission grid and project design issues of RRE Austin Solar 60 MW project in Pflugerville Texas from inception to shovel ready. Electric Power Engineers oversaw design engineering, equipment procurement, and construction of the electrical system associated with the 80 MW Caprock Wind Ranch, which was completed for Texas Wind Power Company. The electrical system included a 90 MVA, 115 kv kv substation with an 80 MVA dynamic reactive power compensation system (D-VAR), 15 miles of 115 kv, 795 kcmil ACSR transmission line, 15 miles of underground 34.5 kv line using conductors ranging from 1000 kcmil to #1/0 AWG, 20 miles of overhead 34.5 kv line using conductors ranging from 795 kcmil to #1/0 AWG, and eighty 1.25 MVA, 34.5 kv V pad-mount transformers. Electric Power Engineers acted the owner s engineering on the electrical interconnection design of the first D8.2, 2 MW wind turbine prototype by DeWind Inc. This prototype, located in Roscoe near Sweetwater, Texas was used to provide funding for wind farm research at TSTC. Commissioning was successfully completed the week of March 3, 2008 putting this prototype in operation for the first time in the US. Electric Power Engineers, Inc provided Spinnaker Energy, Inc. full engineering/design/procurement support of two large wind projects in South Texas (94 MW and 88 MW). Electric Power Engineers assisted in the construction phase of a large solar thermal generation development project in California converting solar energy into thermal heat. Electric Power Engineers, Inc. has worked with the General Services Administration in developing Requests for Proposals for electric service to state buildings. 2 Page

6 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Market Analysis and Resource Integration The EPE team conducts valuation studies in Texas using state-of-the-art models covering every aspect of short- and long-term operations and planning for the electric industries. EPE s extensive experience in the ERCOT, SPP and WECC market is key to the assumptions and analysis that underlay the transmission grid operation and to identification of solutions. Our clients are major key players in the energy market and have been repeat clients with attestations on quality of work that transcends beyond any given scope. Extensive experience in developing model for market analyses EPE are intimately familiar with the development of the new Nodal Market designs particularly in Texas, CA and now in SPP including all related modeling requirements, as well as transmission grid topology sensitivities. Rich experience in strategic integrated resource planning The team offers a full range of consulting services, including siting studies, asset valuations, resource planning, wind and solar generation integration, transmission cost benefit, price forecasts, congestion analysis and system adequacy analysis. We provide our services to a rich spectrum of market stakeholders seeking to optimize resources in a competitive energy market. EPE alone has been key in validating over 7000 MW of renewable generation projects and have conducted countless resource and generation expansion studies in the last 30 years. Significant cost savings and timely analyses EPE keeps our databases ready for each application particularly for ERCOT price and congestion analysis. The databases are updated quarterly as well as for each engagement to take into account the latest price and bidding patterns. Our models are kept up to date with the Regional Planning Group network for generation and transmission resource expansion the seasonal models. In-depth knowledge of utility restructuring and market design EPE s team is highly knowledgeable about the changes in the electricity market. We have analyzed the market impacts and implications for a variety of market participants. Key team members continuously participate in working group meetings, and particularly in ERCOT, where our team works closely with key grid planners on implementing and reviewing changes in market and operations protocols. 3 Page

7 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 System Planning Construction Work Plans Construction Work Plan preparation includes system modeling to recommend system improvements, writing and coordinating the Borrower's Environmental Report, furnishing Financial Forecast data, and securing RUS approval (when applicable). The majority of the electric distribution systems listed below have had Work Plans Prepared on a regular basis by Charles Freeman since Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. Limestone County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Long Range Studies Long Range Studies, including system modeling to recommend system improvements, financial modeling to optimize investment, and securing RUS approval (when applicable), have been completed for the following electric distribution systems: Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mid-South Electric Cooperative Association Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. System Protection Plans System Protection Plans have been completed on a regular basis for the following electric distribution systems. System Protection Plans include calculating short circuit currents, sizing and locating fuses and reclosers, preparing three-phase recloser settings, securing RUS approval (when applicable), etc. City of Brady, Texas City of Hearne, Texas McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Retail Rate Studies Retail Rate Studies including preparation of a Cost of Service Study, Rate Schedules, and presentation to the Public Utility Commission of Texas or City Council (as applicable) have been completed for the following electric distribution systems: 4 Page

8 EPE Qualification Documents Page Belfalls Electric Cooperative, Inc. City of Hearne, Texas Limestone County Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mid-South Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Power Requirement Studies Power Requirement Studies or long term forecasts of electric capacity and energy requirements have been completed for the following electric distribution systems: Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. Limestone County Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Substation Feasibility Studies Substation Feasibility Studies have been completed for the following electric distribution systems: Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Large Power Load Planning Large Power Load Planning has been completed for numerous large commercial loads added to the following electric distribution Systems. Planning work for these large power loads includes modeling system capacity to serve the load, performing motor start calculations, preparing rate comparisons, conducting contract negotiations between the system owner and the large power customer, and preparation of the contract between the system owner and the large commercial customer. Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. Limestone County Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wholesale Power Supply Contracts Preparations of Wholesale Power Supply Contracts including negotiation of contract provisions, contract drafting, etc. have been completed for the following systems: City of San Augustine, Texas City of Brady, Texas City of Hearne, Texas

9 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Design and Construction Projects Engineering Coordination Electric Power Engineers, Inc is currently providing design/engineering/procurement services to several large generation projects. This includes preparing wind farm design specifications and bid proposals for wind farm substation and collector circuit equipment. Design engineering, equipment procurement, and construction of the electrical system associated with the 80 MW Caprock Wind Ranch, which was completed for Texas Wind Power Company. The electrical system included a 90 MVA, 115 kv kv substation with an 80 MVA dynamic reactive power compensation system (D-VAR), 15 miles of 115 kv, 795 kcmil ACSR transmission line, 15 miles of underground 34.5 kv line using conductors ranging from 1000 kcmil to #1/0 AWG, 20 miles of overhead 34.5 kv line using conductors ranging from 795 kcmil to #1/0 AWG, and eighty 1.25 MVA, 34.5 kv V pad-mount transformers. System Mapping System mapping using computer aided drafting (CAD) has been completed for the following clients. This mapping includes preparation of dispatching maps, circuit diagrams, truck maps, detail maps, director's district maps, certification boundary maps, key maps, etc. City of Brady, Texas City of Hearne, Texas Jackson Electric Cooperative, Inc., Edna, Texas McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc., McGregor, Texas Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Corsicana, Texas Clearwater Power Company, Lewiston, Idaho Public Utility District No. 1 of Asotin County, Clarkston, Washington Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Hopkinsville, Kentucky Electric Power Engineers has geographically located transmission lines in Texas within an accuracy of +/- 1 mile. This work has helped to refine our Texas transmission map for enhanced use in evaluating interconnection options. The geographical accuracy of transmission lines and equipment can be further refined through the use of a Global Position System (GPS). Electric Power Engineers, Inc. is experienced in locating transmission equipment with GPS, and is equipped to do so throughout the United States. Distribution Line Construction Distribution line construction and rehabilitation projects have been completed for the following systems. These projects include preparation of staking sheets, line staking, construction contract preparation, construction observation, inspection, and contract closeout document preparation. City of Brady, Texas City of Hearne, Texas McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Transmission Line Construction Including preparation of plan and profile sheets for 69 and 138 kv transmission lines has been completed by EPE, Inc. 6 Page

10 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Substation Design and Construction Substation construction has been completed for the following clients. These substation projects included substation design, material and labor contract preparation, construction observation, inspection, testing, and preparation of closeout documents. City of Brady 69 kv-12.5 kv South Substation; Two (2) power transformers rated 12/16/20 MVA and Six (6) 12.5 kv distribution bays. City of College Station 138 kv-12.5 kv Highway 30 Substation Three (3) power transformers rated 25/33/42 MVA and Twelve (12) 12.5 kv distribution bays. City of College Station 138 kv-12.5 kv South Substation Two (2) 25/33/42 MVA power transformers and Eight (8) 12.5 kv distribution bays. City of College Station 138 kv Switch Station Ring bus configuration Six (6) 138 kv transmission bays suitable for conversion To a breaker-and-a-half configuration with eight (8) 138 kv transmission bays. City of Bryan 69 kv-12.5 kv South Substation Two (2) 10/12.5 MVA power transformers and Six (6) 12.5 kv distribution bays. City of Bryan kv North Substation Two (2) 10/12.5 MVA power transformers and Eight (8) 12.5 kv distribution bays. City of Abilene, Jacob & Martin Engineers Fort Phantom Hill Pump Station Four (4), 700 horsepower pumps Protective Relaying Relaying projects including design, contract preparation, construction inspection, testing, and closeout document preparation have been completed for the following clients. These relaying types include protection for all the above listed substation projects and other miscellaneous projects including transfer trip schemes over microwave channels, pilot wire relaying, impedance relaying, transformer differential relaying, load shedding, breaker failure backup relaying, time-overcurrent relaying, etc. City of Bryan, Texas City of College Station, Texas City of Brady, Texas Upshur-Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. 7 Page

11 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Consulting services to the City of College Station included design, material specifications, installation specifications, and testing specifications for a SCADA system installed in College Station's dispatching office with Remote Terminal Units installed in the City's 138 kv switch station, Highway 30 Substation, South Substation, and Bryan metering point. Power Plant Operations Power plant operations scheduling to determine the most economical mix of generated and purchased power have been completed for the following clients: 8 Page City of Brady, Texas City of Hearne, Texas System Operations Summary Reports summarizing inputs from information metering installed on substations and distribution feeders are prepared on a quarterly basis for the following clients. These recommendations include capacitor switching, phase balancing, load shifting, etc. City of Brady, Texas Johnson Controls City of Hearne, Texas McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Voltage Regulator Settings Load drop compensation settings are prepared for system voltage regulators after revisions of system Work Plans for the following clients: Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. System Maintenance Plans System maintenance plans including inspection, and preventative maintenance programs for substations and switching station have been prepared for the following clients: City of Brady, Texas City of College Station, Texas Work Order Inspections Work order inspections are completed on a regular basis for: Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc.

12 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Expert Witness Expert witness services in matters concerning personal injury, construction disputes, contract disputes, system reliability disputes, etc. have been completed for rural electric cooperatives, municipal electric systems, and large corporations. AES Southland City of Georgetown Limestone County Electric Cooperative, Inc. McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robertson Electric Cooperative, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. Apartment Submetering Submetering services including meter reading, meter calibration, and tenant bill preparation have completed monthly for numerous apartment complexes. B&B Properties College Main Apartments Emerald Park Apartments French Quarter Apartments Ledgestone Center Scandia Apartments Motor Starting Analyses Motor starting analyses are completed on a regular basis. Significant motor starting analyses include the following: Chevron Pipeline, Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc horsepower motor on 69 kv line Tarrant County Water District, Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc horsepower motor on 138 kv line. Dynegy Midstream LLP, Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. 300 horsepower motor on 24.9 kv line. Energy Transfer Company 9 Page

13 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 Software Development EPE Software, LTD, a subsidiary of Electric Power Engineers, Inc. has developed state-of-the art PC-based software to meet the needs for customer billing/records, mapping, and engineering requirements of electric, water, gas, distribution utilities. IBM and Electric Power Engineers have formed an alliance to develop a new generation of Online Intelligent Software for the Design Automation and Optimization of Electric Distribution Systems. Electric Power Engineers uses this software to perform services for the following clients: 10 Page Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative Navarro County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. City of Brady, Texas City of Hearne, Texas B& Properties Emerald Park Apartments Scandia Apartments The following utilities have used or are currently using EPE Software "in house": McLennan County Electric Cooperative, Inc., McGregor, Texas Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc., Moore Haven, Florida Clearwater Power Company, Lewiston, Idaho Public Utility District No. 1 of Asotin County, Clarkston, Washington Naknek Electric Cooperative, Naknek, Alaska Public Utility District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County, Cathlamet, Washington Public Utility District No. 1 of Kittitas County, Ellensburg, Washington Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Hopkinsville, Kentucky South Central Public Utility District, Nelson, Nebraska

14 EPE Qualification Documents 2014 International Projects Turkey, Soma, Manissa, Wind Farm Feasibility Study: BilginElektrik Full blown feasibility analysis, including wind farm design using different turbine models and layout, and based on analysis of wind measurements. Provide complete financial analysis of all alternatives including but not limited to, equipment and construction costs, energy costs, wheeling and wholesale power costs and other economic indices Provide financing recommendations and assistance. The wind farm design recommended in the feasibility study provides the base for the next phase of the wind farm development. UAE, Ras El Kaimah, Transmission Grid Planning Studies: Research and map existing transmission grid, and overlay Supply/Demand projections. Develop a long range plan to provide the Emirate delivery of power to exponential growth in industrial and large recreational developments. Propose alternative for power generation such as wind and nuclear including identifying grid interconnection strategy for new generation. Study the integration of a small 30 MW wind farm with the existing grid and private power plant in the Emirate. Morocco, Solar & Wind Integration in the Moroccan Grid: USTDA Definitional Mission for Renewable Energy Development in Morocco. The project covered defining the scope for and coordinating an extensive Renewable Energy Integration Study for the Office National de L Electricite de Maroc (ONE) for the addition of 2000 MW of renewable energy on the Moroccan national grid. The efforts included coordination with officials in the Ministry of Energy, American Moroccan Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), Agency for Development of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ADEREE), Moroccan Agency of Solar Energy (MASEN) and other key agencies and officials in Morocco. The mission definition was expected. Kenya, Lamu and Lambwe Valley Wind Integration: Preliminary feasibility study for wind energy development in Kenya for a total of 350 MW in Lamu and/or Lambwe, Kenya. The study is for Cordisons International Limited and implementing partners and it addressed site suitability assessment, wind resource viability, power deliverability and power market evaluation as well as study of regulatory and tariff structure from the perspective of renewable energy market in Kenya. El Salvador (CEL): Study to assist the National Electric Utility of in modernizing billing/records procedures including recommendations for a state-of-the art system of computer hardware/software and communications. Work completed under the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) contract Participations in Electric Distribution Seminar hosted by the Instituto Nacional de Electrificacion in Guatemala Guatemala: Participated in an Electric Distribution Seminar hosted by the Instituto Nacional de Electrificacion in Guatemala. 11 Page

15 APPENDIX Appendix Attachments: Client List HUB Certificate Staff Résumés (CV) Company Brochures 12 Page

16 Client List Abacus Engineering, Inc. GDF Suez Pattern Energy Group LP AES Deepwater GE Energy Power Generation Penn Real Estate Group AES SeaWest, Inc GE Wind Energy, LLC Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative AES Southland Gemini AE Solar, LLC PUD #1 of Asotin County Air Energy TCI Inc. Generation Energy Inc. PUD #1 of Kittitas County Airtricity, Inc. Georgia Pacific Corporation, Gypsum Div. PUC #1 of Wahkiakum County Akuo Energy USA Inc. GestampEolica Premier Technical Services Allison Wind Inc. Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc PYCO Industries, Inc. Alternative Energy Development Good Company Associates RAS Khaimeh, UAE American Shoreline Greenlight Energy Recurrent Energy Internationl Holdings American Vault Corporation Greenhunter Wind Energy LLC RES Americas American Wind Group Greenmax Capital Advisors Riata Management Arcadia Wind Power HDR Ron Ward Austin Energy Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative RPS JDC, Inc. Baran Engineering, Inc. Higher Power Energy LLC RRE Austin Solar Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. Hilliard Energy, Inc. San Saba Wind Farm, LLC BilginElektrik, Turkey Horizon Wind Energy Sequoia Energy BNE Energy, Inc. Horn Wind, LLC Shaw Environmental Inc. BP Alternative Energy North America, Inc. Iberdrola Renewable Energies USA Ltd. Shell WindEnergy, Inc. Bryan Texas Utilities IN Solar Signal Wind Energy BuzziUnicem USA Idaho Wind Power Southwest Properties and Construction Buffalo Gap Wind Farm LLC Independent American Energy Company SunEdison Canyon West Partners Infinity Wind Power Superior Renewable Energy Carter Wind Energy LLC Invenergy Thermal Development LLC Support Services Group Choctaw Maiden Energy Jacob & Martin, Inc. Taylor and Associates Cielo Wind Power, LLC J.B. Whatley Texas Renewable Energy Industries Assoc. Citizens Energy J.D. Consulting, L.P. Texas Wind Coalition City of Abilene JLN Solar Texas Wind Power Company City of Brady John Deere Wind Energy ThermalSoul City of Hearne Johnson Controls, Inc. Third Planet Wind, LLC Clipper Windpower Juwi Solar Inc. Trail Energy Corporation Curtis Fell Karbon Zero, LLC TresAmigas DeWind, Inc. KED Group Tri Global Energy Distributed Wind Generation Klutts Triple T DKRW Energy Leverage Consulting Tyler Engineering Duke Energy Corporation Map Royalty Utility Data Resources Edison Mission Energy Meridian Energy Systems, Inc. Virtus Energy Research Associates Element Markets LLC Mesa Power Whatley Ranch Element Power Mesquite Fuels and Agriculture, Inc. White Camp Energy Capital Partners II, LLC MJH Consulting Wind Coalition Energy Trust of Oregon Moore Wind Power White Wind Power Company Envortus, Inc. Murphy International Development Corp. Wind Brokers, LLC Ethicon Inc. Naman Howell Smith Wind Plus Holdings, Inc. EU Energy, Inc. Navarro County Electric Coop. Inc WindRose Power LLC Falcon Environmental Navitas Energy Wind Rock Energy LLC Flying Cloud, LLC New Amsterdam Wind Wind Tex Energy, LLC Fotowatio Renewable Ventures North American Wind Windkraft Nord USA, Inc. Freestream Capital Navitas Energy Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. FRIEnergy Nuener WKN Texas, LLC Fuerte Wind LLC Oregon Power Solutions Your Resources, LLC GamesaEnergia Southwest Own Energy Trust Zilkha Renewable Energy Gamesa USA Padoma Wind Power Zugibe Energy Corporation Garrad Hassan America, Inc. 13 Page

17 HUB Certified WOSB Certified The WOSB Program is a program that authorizes contracting officers to specifically limiting, or setting aside, certain requirements for competition solely amongst women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) or economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). What is the purpose of the WOSB Program? The Federal government has both prime contracting and subcontracting goals for small businesses. More specifically, 23% of Federal prime contract dollars shall be awarded to small businesses, with individual prime and subcontracting goals for certain identified small business groups. The Federal government must award 5% of its prime and subcontract dollars to women-owned small businesses. In addition, each Federal agency negotiates annual small business goals with the Small Business Administration (SBA) that presents, for that agency, the maximum practicable opportunity for small businesses. The goal attained by the individual agency is then used to calculate the Government-wide small business goal, including the individual prime and subcontracting goals for the identified small business groups, such as women-owned small businesses. 14 Page

18 Staff Résumés (CV) & Company Brochures 15 Page

19 President / Owner / CEO Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 1991 Hala N. Ballouz B.S., M.S., P.E. [email protected] x 301 Professional Biography Hala N. Ballouz has been a lead consultant in the electric power industry since She has over 20 years of experience in power systems and energy market with emphasis on the following areas: Generation Resource Integration Energy Market Analysis Transmission grid studies Renewable energy generation development and design Transmission grid planning studies Distribution system planning and operation Electric distribution and transmission operation, code and regulation Ms. Ballouz is also founding partner and director of the Institute of Geotechnics and Materials, International, SARL (IGM), the president of the Texas Renewables Energy Association (TREIA) and currently serves as board member of several organizations. An accomplished industry author and presenter, Ms. Ballouz backs her work with certifications in substation engineering and design as well as wind energy and wind turbines. Additionally, Ms. Ballouz served as expert witness on resource adequacy and transmission grid reliability in California and provides the same expertise in Texas. She is a registered Professional Engineer in several states as well as other countries. Experience Electric Power Engineers Texas/Lebanon President Present Vice President Senior Electrical Engineer Graduate Engineer International Consultancy Present Soma 90 MW wind farm feasibility study, Turkey Ras El Khaimah long range plan for transmission grid expansion and supply/demand planning, UAE Ras El Khaimah wind integration, UAE Morocco Solar and Wind (Renewable Energy) Definitional Mission, Morocco Lamu and Lambwe renewable energy integration, Cordisons International, Kenya Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Solar PV feasibility study for large scale farm irrigation systems, Lebanon. Feasibility of Solar Photovoltaic integration on new city center, Nigeria. Energy Sector Capacity Building, Transmission grid code and distribution code implementation, Jordan 16 Page

20 Public Utility Commission of California SF, California Expert Witness Served on behalf of AES Southland Generation transmission effectiveness American University of Science and Technology Beirut, Lebanon Lecturer 2006 Assembled the syllabus for a new course, CCE 444, Power Transmission and Distribution for senior EE major class of 2007 Texas A&M University, Electric Power Department College Station, TX Research Assistant Power system reliability assessment and impact of energy storage Texas A&M University, Electronics Material Laboratory College Station, TX Design Lab Supervisor 1989 Designed high temperature superconductor current limiter Bechtel Inc. Houston, TX Assistant Engineer 1988 Worked in control system and industrial plant design Education M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power) Texas A&M University College Station, TX B.S. in Electrical Engineering Texas A&M University Waco, TX Wind Energy and Wind Turbines Certificate West Texas A&M University WTOnline, Dr. Vaughn Nelson Substation Engineering and Design Certificate, 2006 Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc. Power Technologies International Schenectady NY Presentations & Publications Ballouz, Hala Preparing for the Unexpected: Transmission Planning in ERCOT. Transform, TX, January 2014, San Antonio, Texas Ballouz, Hala Grid Interconnection Overview., UT Energy Law, January 2014, Austin, Texas Ballouz, Hala Managing the Intermittancy of Renewables., Also Future Grid Resilience: Distributed Generation and Intelligent Design & Operation. Total Energy USA, November 2013, Houston, Texas Ballouz, Hala. "Wind and Solar Projects Interconnection Issues. Transmission Summit Sweetwater, Texas. Ballouz, Hala. "Distributed Wind Interconnection Challenges for Utility-Scale Wind Turbines." WindPower Chicago, Illiniois. Ballouz, Hala. "Transmission Deliverability for Wind Developers. Transmission Summit Sweetwater, Texas. Ballouz, Hala, Carlos Matar, and Michael Edds. Distributed Wind Interconnection Challenges for Utility-Scale Wind Turbines. WindPower Chicago, Illinois. Ballouz, Hala. Introduction to Engineering and Regulatory Requirements Including Interconnection, Transmission, and Access Issues. Texas Renewables Abilene, Texas.

21 Ballouz, Hala. Wind Farm Grid Interconnection Milestones Do(s) and Don t(s). WindPower Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ballouz, Hala. The Effect of Dynamic Rating of Transmission Lines on the Export Capacity Available to Wind Farms that are Applying for Interconnection. WindPower Denver, Colorado. Ballouz, Hala. The Cost Benefits Applied to a Wind/Storage System from the Impact of Energy Storage on Generator Availability and System Reliability. WIindPower Chicago, Illinois. Ballouz, Hala, and Kevin Cousineau. Evaluation of Power Factor Correction in Wind Parks and the Savings from Reduction in Power Loss. WindPower Austin, Texas. Nasr (Ballouz), Hala, and A.D. Patton. "Impact of Energy Storage on Generating Unit Availability and System Reliability." Proceedings of the Symposium on the Reliability of Electric Power Systems Electric Power Engineers, Inc. in collaboration with Virtus Energy Research Associates, Inc. Statewide Load Flow Modeling Study of the Texas Electric Grid. Software Products Development of EPE Engineering/Mapping Software in Visual C++: Runs under the AutoCAD Platform (Object ARX) and combines circuit diagram mapping with engineering calculations. Engineering calculations include voltage drop, load flow, short circuit, outage management, and motor start calculations. A GIS application with all data stored in Databases. Calculations and solution of power networks, using Gauss Seidel and Newton Raphson methods - FORTRAN and Visual C++ versions. Development of Looped Load flow module. Development of several of the EPE Accounting modules under Visual Fox Pro: Namely, Time Sheets, Payroll Summary report, Voucher Report, Benefit Spread, and Work Orders management software. Memberships & Registrations Professional Engineer, State of Texas, License Professional Engineer State of Idaho, License Professional Engineer State of Rhode Island, License 8696 Texas Society of Professional Engineers, member National Society of Professional Engineers, member Texas Renewable Energy Association, president The Wind Coalition, board member Association of Women in Energy, board member Board of Engineers, Lebanon, member American Wind Energy Association, member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, member Power Society of IEEE, member Languages English: Proficient Arabic: Proficient French: Moderate

22 Key Qualifications: Vast Experience in Transmission System Analysis, owner s engineer in development/ design/ engineering/ procurement of Renewable Projects, Distribution System Planning and Operations, as well as high end power system simulation software operation and programming. Key player in the renewable energy industry serving at Board level of the Texas Renewable Energy Association (TREIA), and representative of The Wind Coalition in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). International consultancy on Transmission Planning and Renewable Energy development, with recent project in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Kenya, Jordan and Lebanon. Transmission System Analysis: Transmission System Planning Studies Significant experience (since 1994) in analyzing the feasibility of generation interconnection to the transmission grid, including power flow calculations, transmission and wheeling pricing and operational issues. Conducted all the calculations for analyzing the capacity and limitations of the electric transmission grid to distribute electric power generated by renewable resources within the state of Texas (for the Sustainable Energy Development Council of the State of Texas). Several years experience using the widely known power system analysis software PSS/E of PTI, as well as PowerWorld. Design/Engineering/Procurement Substation and transmission interconnection one-line diagrams. Design of wind and solar generation plants medium and high voltage collection system. Protective relaying. Hold a certificate in substation design from Power Technologies, International. Energy Market and Generation Design Study of the electric energy market structure and analysis of generation integration including design of markets and resources. Locational Marginal Pricing Analysis for both zonal and nodal market. Energy deliverability and power purchase agreements analysis. Contract negotiations. Design and study of utility system protocols and operating procedures in both emerging and mature markets. Design includes technical as well as regulatory for successful integration of resources in the energy market. Generation Interconnection Processing interconnection of generators with the transmission grid from the initial filing of the application process all the way through the negotiations for the interconnection agreement and negotiations with the transmission providers. Renewable Energy Development: Assisting developers of renewable generation, in particular wind, in the evaluation and development of generation resources since Vast expertise in evaluating projects and development efforts from site assessment to shovel ready. Completed load flow modeling, grid interconnection, and/or design of wind generation projects for over 50 clients, including leading companies like GE, Airtricity (, AES, BP, Gamesa, Pattern Energy (Babcock and Brown), etc. The following highlights some of the expertise in renewable energy development. All phases and milestones of renewable energy development, from site assessment to shovel ready. Several years experience in load flow calculations and modeling of the electric transmission grid using the transmission program PSS/E of PTI/Siemens, as well as PowerWorld. System Impact Studies of interconnection of renewable Energy Generators onto both the Distribution and Transmission grid. Experience in evaluating feasibility and system impact studies that analyze the prospect of interconnecting wind to a transmission grid. Continuous research (since 1994) in the transmission industry operational standards and tariffs. Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Locational Marginal Pricing issues within several transmission grids.

23 Interface discussions with transmission service providers as well the Electric Council of Texas (ERCOT) Independent System Operator (ISO) for the interconnection of renewable projects. Responses to requests for proposals for the purchase of renewable generation. Evaluation transmission system construction upgrades and the associated costs necessary to incorporate renewable generation projects into the transmission grid. Analysis expertise in the evaluation of wheeling charges as well as losses within a transmission grid or in export of power across one or more transmission grids. Proposing and utilizing Special Protection Schemes in order to accommodate or expand the scope of renewable generation projects under certain limiting grid conditions. Mapping of potential wind generation sites with the transmission grid. Design-engineering-procurement coordination for renewable generation projects, in particular wind and solar. Distribution System Planning: Involvement in all aspects of the operations & planning of electric utilities distribution system since 1991, largely in the State of Texas. Experience covers the daily operations and maintenance aspects, as well as short and long term planning analysis. Routinely produced many studies and reports on Distribution System Long Range and Short Range Work Plans, Sectionalizing Work Plans, Motor Start Analyses, and System Operations Summary Reports such as power factor & losses tune up as well as Voltage Regulation and others. Conducted power requirement studies which included Load forecasting. Skilled in performing distribution system analysis using Electric Power Engineers Engineering/Mapping software, which distinguishes itself in its advanced GIS-Mapping/Engineering features. Distribution Power System Planning- Rural Electrification Administration work plans, system protection plans, rate studies, power requirement studies and load planning, as well as substation feasibility studies. Power System Operation System mapping, system operations summary, voltage regulator settings, power factor correction (capacitor placement and sizing), motor starting, and system maintenance. Design Distribution lines, protective relaying and basic Substation specification recommendations. Expert in identifying and solving issues related to integration of distributed generators, particularly wind and solar, on the distribution system level, with studies completed for John Deere, SunEdison, DeWind, American Electric Power, Heart of Texas, Wise Electric Cooperative etc.

24 Vice President of Utility Operations Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 2001 Professional Biography Kristen L. Rodriguez has extensive experience in distribution system planning and operations. Since she began with EPE, she has worked with rural electric cooperatives and utilities to improve their everyday operations and complete planning studies that are coordinated with the Rural Utilities Service. Ms. Rodriguez has also applied this distribution knowledge to planning collection systems for renewable energy projects. In addition, she has aided numerous small scale distributed generation projects interconnect to the grid by providing assistance through the interconnection process. Kristen L. Rodriguez, B.S., P.E x 305 Kristen also has experience in transmission system analysis and interconnection application assistance. With her knowledge of the interconnection application process combined with her technical expertise, she is able to help developers through the cumbersome application process, not only in Texas but across the United States. In addition Kristen also regularly attends regulatory meetings both in ERCOT and SPP, keeping abreast of the changing regulatory arena. She is a registered engineer in several states and attends The Wind Coalition meetings. Experience Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Waco, TX Vice President of Utility Operations Present Graduate Engineer Alltel Communications Little Rock, AR Quality Engineer Worked on improving the reporting process on vendors Implemented several new corporate policies aimed at improving consumer quality, including a spares policy Abacus Engineering Waco, TX Drafter Worked on completing updates to machine drawings Education B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Minor in Mathematics Baylor University Waco, TX

25 Presentations & Publications Rodriguez, Kristen. "The Future of Renewables in Texas" Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair. September Rodriguez, Kristen. Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Development Lone Star Solar Summit. April Rodriguez, Kristen, Beth Emery, Jay Caspary and Dale Osborn. Emerging Infrastructure for the Plains Great Plains Energy Summit. June Rodriguez, Kristen. Interconnection Issues for Large Scale Solar Lone Star Solar Summit. April Rodriguez, Kristen and Jay Nethers. National Electric Safety Code Update Texas Electric Cooperative Association. November Rodriguez, Kristen and Jay Nethers. Evaluation of Transformer Lifetime Costs Municipal Electric Service Association Conference. October Rodriguez, Kristen. Load Forecasting Texas Electric Cooperative Association. September Memberships & Registrations Professional Engineer, State of Texas, License Professional Engineer, Sate of Kansas, License Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, License Professional Engineer, State of Connecticut, License Professional Engineer, State of Nebraska, License E Texas Renewable Energy Association, associate member The Wind Coalition, board member

26 Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Dr. Marc Ballouz Name of Staff: Years of Experience: Dr. Marc Ballouz, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. 25 years Titles: General Manager, Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Vice-Chair of Innovation & Development Committee, ISSMGE Owner & Director, International I.G.M. s.a.r.l / Lebanon Owner & Director, IGM Civil Engineering, Inc / Texas USA Partner & Director, IGM / Nigeria Professor, Lebanese University Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotech), May 1994, Texas A&M University, M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Geotech), May 1991, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, U.S.A. GPA : 4.0/4.0 Languages: English, French, & Arabic. All well spoken and mastered in reading and writing. Fields of Expertise: Geotech.&Geol.Site Investigations Foundation Design Special Foundation systems Deep Foundations (Piles & Micropiles) Foundations on Expansive Soils Shoring Systems (Anchoring &Nailing) Retaining Systems & Wall Structures Soil Dynamics Experience: March 97 to Present Tunneling &Rock Mechanics Seepage & Consolidation On &Offshore Drilling Structure Reliability & Evaluations Materials & Pavement design Infrastructures (Roads & Utilities) Forensics in Civil Eng g Owner, and General Manager International Institute for Geotechnics & Materials (International IGM). A leading company based in LEBANON, with branches in Texas USA, and Lagos NIGERIA. Company has more than 200 employees operating with 5 divisions: Investigation, Design, Contracting, and Research & Computing. The company has a fully equipped Lab and a sizable fleet of specialized equipment for Piling, Micropiling, Anchoring, Shotcreting, HP Injections, etc Its reputation was acquired by innovative Design/Built solutions General Manager Electric Power Engineers, Inc. since Leading edge US based corporation with particular emphasis on renewable generation development and engineering. Ref. Projects in Lebanon: CREDCO Towers (Shoring 24m deep); Fouquet tower (Shoring 25m deep), Saifi Attics (Shoring 22m), Zeino II tower (Shoring 16m deep), LABAKI Residences (remediation of 14m high retaining wall failure), Alta Vista tower (Uplifting 1200T 22 stories tower after terrorist bomb), Dennieh Cable-Stay Bridge & Rock Cliff (Geotech Expertise), Chambre of Commerce- Tripoli (Shoring 14m deep), Justice Palace- Tripoli (Shoring 14m deep), Akkar Tunnels (Piling with Top/Down Technique), Sanita Factory (Innovative Micropiling Foundation Solution + Complete Concrete Construction), Harissa Highway (Shoring, Permanent Shotcrete Nailed Walls + Construction of 4 Bridges), Hilton Hotel (Shoring with Special

27 Dynamic Anchors to resist Implosion), Lebanese Order of Physicians (Shoring 30m deep with 15m below water level), Levant Hospital (Shoring 22m deep), Sagesse University (Shoring 12m deep with nailed shotcrete), Zahrani Interchange (Piling), Underpinning of Wehbeh bldg (using Micropiles), etc Ref. Projects in USA : Indevco Factory : Foundation Design in swamp area (Georgia- 2004) Freeman Residence: Slope Stability Analyses (Waco Texas, 2006) SPINAKER 80 MW Wind Farm: Geotech & Civil Evaluation(Randado, TX, 2009) SPINAKER 86 MW Wind Farm: Geotech & Civil Evaluations (Oilton, TX, 2009) RRE Solar Farm: Site Assessment, Geotech & Civil Evaluations (Manor, TX, 2010) FOTOWATIO Solar Farm: Foundation Design Evaluation (TX, 2010) SEABREEZE Wind Farm: Soil Exploration & Foundation Design ( TX, 2010) CHOCTAW Solar Farm: Site Evaluation (TX, 2010) COMMANCHE Wind & Solar Farm: Site + Sodar Evaluation (TX, 2011) WHITE RANCH Wind Farm: Site Evaluation (TX, 2011) Klutts Brothers Wind Farm and Solar Farm: Resource & Site Assessment (TX, 2011) Ref. Projects in NIGERIA : YF Resid. Complex- 6 Gerard: Piling expertise ( Lagos, 2004) Aboto Bridge: Piling expertise & Remediation ( Ondo, 2005), Amassoma Bridge: Complete Structural and Pile design (Ondo- 2006) Okbia/Nembeh Highway: Evaluation,Pavemt & Bridges (Ondo-2006) Ondo Highway: Remediation to Embankment Failure (Ondo- 2006) Ondo Phase II + Ughelli Bridge Dualization (Ondo- 2007) Banana Bay Towers: Piling expertise ( Lagos, 2007) Lekki Mosque: Pile groups for 45m high minarets (Lagos,2007) GLOVER 13: Design/Build Piling Foundation for residential tower (Lagos, 2008) BANANA RESID II: Design/Build Piling Foundation for resid. Tower (Lagos, 2008) Abennoma Bridge: Evaluation of bridge failure (Port Harcourt, 2009) PetroStar Fuel: Remediation design of Jetty Failure (Port Hartcourt, 2009) GERARD 6: Design/Build Piling Foundation for residential tower (Lagos, 2009) Other International Consultancies: Indevco Factory: Footings for Dynamic Generators (Saudi Arabia- 2003) Sheikh Allah Mall & Towers: Soil & Piling expertise (Iraq- Irbil, 2004) Homan Village: Foundation Systems for 50 villas (Djibouti- 2006) Pointe du Hoc: Expertise on Erosion & Cliff Stability (France- 2006) Audi Bank: Geotech & Structural expertise on old bldg (Syria- Halab, 2006) Soma 120MW Windfarm: Site Assessment, Civil Works (Turkey- Izmir, 07) Alape Bridge: Complete Structural and Pile design (Nigeria ) Sanitary Networks Design &supervision of 30m deep shafts (SA- Jeddah, 2007) Masri Eng g: Geotech & shoring expertise (Emirates- Abu Dahbi,2008) Palin Dams: Head of Design Team for 2 DOD Dams (Afghanistan, 2009) April 08 to Present August 96 - Partner, & Director, IGM/Nigeria. This company is a branch of Int l IGM, and a child company to a large group YF construction based in Lagos, Nigeria. IGM/Nigeria is specialized in deep piling works, utilizing both CFA and Bentonite drilling technologies. - Owner, Partner, BKS Consultants. Establishing a new consulting firm that offers

28 to Feb 97 professional geotechnical services. Expertise in Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of Foundations Feb 95 to Jan 97 March 94 to Jan 96 Publications: Jun-10 Project Manager, with Entreprise E. Acar, Residential center with 35 apartments, 4m$ turn key project. - Project Manager, Entreprise E. Acar. Main contractor of the Jounieh-Bkerke- Harissa highway. 22m$ project with works involving, but not limited to: 2 reinforced concrete bridges, 2 cut & fill tunnels, 6km cantilever retaining walls, excavations, drainage systems, 12km pavement - Project Engineer, ATSER Eng'g Company, Houston TEXAS USA. Design, consulting, and inspection of many residential and industrial projects. Studies included without being limited to: site investigations, trenching, foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, with complete geotech reports. - Manager of Software Development Group, ATSER. Development of computer software for engineering and other applications. - How the Bireh Landslide Quit Moving, technical paper, ASCE Special Publication, First North American Landslide Conference, Vail, Colorado, USA, June 3-8, 2007 Sept. 05 April 03 Apr-10 Mar 02 - Micropiling in Karstic Rock: New CMFF Foundation Solution Applied at the Sanita Factory, technical paper, ASCE Special Publication, Tenth Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impact of Karst TM, San Antonio, Sept , Improving Safety in Rock Engineering by Avoiding Common Mistakes, paper, Al Mouhandess, the official semestrial magazine of the Lebanese Order of Engineers, Beirut, Lebanon - ISST: In-Situ Shear Test for Soil Investigations, technical paper, JLG Journee Libanaise de Geotechnique, Lebanese Univ., Roumieh, May 8, Structural Evaluation and Strengthening Strategy for a Reinforced Concrete Commercial/Residential Complex in Northern Beirut, Proceedings of the RTST 2002 Int l Conference, Leb.Amer.Univ, March 4-6, 2002, Beirut, Lebanon Feb 02 - Defects and Length Predictions by NDT Methods for 9 Bored Piles, technical paper, ASCE Special Publication: International Deep Foundations Congress, Orlando, Feb 2002 Jul 00 - Static Capacity Prediction by Dynamic Methods for Three Bored Piles, technical paper, ASCE Geotechnical Journal, Jul 2000 Jun 96 - "LATWAK: A Test to Predict the Lateral Stiffness of Piles", a technical paper, ASCE Geotechnical Journal, June May 94 - "LATWAK: An Impact Test to Predict the Lateral Static Stiffness of Piles", Ph.D. Dissertation, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University. Jan 95 - "WAK Tests On Five Full-Scale Footings in Sand", Research Report, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University.

29 Chief Operating Officer Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 2010 Professional Biography As an electrical engineer Hugo Mena has extensive experience in renewable energy integration and design of wind, solar and energy storage systems. He has worked with renewable energy developers providing support in the generation interconnection and study process. Additionally, Mr. Mena has experience assisting in the electrical balance of plant installations for projects during construction, commission and testing stage, as well as completing project substation inspections. He is licensed as a professional engineer in the States of Texas, California and Arizona. Hugo Mena B.S., M.S., P.E. [email protected] x 302 Experience Electric Power Engineers Austin, TX Chief Engineer Present Experience providing electrical engineering support on construction projects. Provided assistance to PV and concentrated thermal solar project as well as several wind projects in Texas, California and New Mexico Experience providing electrical engineering support for commissioning wind and solar projects in different grid markets Provide project management for a 60 MW solar power plant; assigning tasks to engineers, monitoring delivery dates and providing project status reports to the president Conduct short circuit studies of wind and solar power plants using Aspen and Powerworld Design solar panel site placement and layout based on project location and size; analyze solar placement technologies to determine the most feasible for the specific project Design DC and AC collection systems for utility scale solar power plants Design of wind generation facilities and other renewable energy generation projects, ranging from 3 MW to 800 MW Conduct transmission grid evaluation, and interconnection analysis for generators using Powerworld Prepare technical specifications for the procurement of long lead items like main power transformers as well breakers, complete switchgear and other electrical equipment Provide expertise and feedback to clients regarding renewable energy project operation and transmission expansion Graduate Engineer Assisted in design of wind generation facilities and other renewable energy generation projects, ranging from 30 MW to 800 MW Conducted transmission grid evaluation and interconnection analysis studies using Powerworld

30 Provided expertise for day to day renewable energy project operational question and transmission expansion questions for clients Performed thermal resistivity analysis to design and size the underground distribution system of different wind projects using geotechnical report about the type of soil in different projects Created one line drawings of preliminary design of both the collection and the substation system for different projects Worked with clients in the design and selection of right-of-ways (ROW) for overhead transmission lines Applied Materials Austin, TX Manufacturing Engineer II, Synexis Volume Operations Implemented and maintained methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies Determined time standards and made recommendations for tooling and process requirements Interfaced between operations and design engineering to implement most feasible design/solution Worked with test engineering on the design and development of text fixtures and test recipes Gathered operational and test data and evaluated results in order to take corrective actions Used Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze all test data to take corrective actions to improve manufacturing process Determined root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems, and provide failure analysis report as required Worked with Synexis design team on robot bearing issues related to VHP vacuum robots bearing issues Worked closely with supplier to address all SPS submitted and implement corrective action Worked in an ISO 9001 and certified and OHSAS certified manufacturing environment Education M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics Texas A&M University College Station, TX B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Texas A&M University College Station, TX Business Management Certificate for Engineers Texas A&M University College Station, TX Skills Aspen One Liner, AutoCAD, ETAP, Microsoft Office, MATLAB/SIMULINK, Microsoft Project, Powerworld, Ventyx PROMOD Presentations & Publications Mena, Hugo, 2012, Primary Frequency Response Requirements for Wind Generators: What are the Technical Challenges?, AWEA Windpower Conference 2012, Atlanta. GA. Mena, Hugo, 2010, Distributed Generation (DG) Interconnection Process: Procedural, Technical, and Regulatory, AWEA Windpower Conference 2010, Dallas, Texas. Mena, Hugo, 2007, Design of a Maximum Power Tracking Control Scheme for Wind Generator Systems. Master s Thesis. Memberships & Registrations Professional Engineer, State of California, License Professional Engineer, State of Texas, License NABCEP, Certified PV Installation Professional IEEE, member

31 The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, member Languages Fluent in English and Spanish

32 Director of Project Management Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 2006 Professional Biography Carlo J. Mrad, equipped with an in depth understanding of the entire spectrum of transmission electrical systems, has a vast experience in guiding generation projects through the interconnection process and all the way to grid interconnection by providing the optimal alternatives and path to the clients. Mr. Mrad has extensive experience in reviewing and studying the electricity demand market, the utility connection requirements and evaluating the best adequate technology for a site. Carlo J. Mrad B.S., M.S. [email protected] Additionally, Mr. Mrad is knowledgeable in distribution and power delivery studies. He has defined knowledge of core operating systems and numerous programming languages. Experience Electric Power Engineers Lebanon Director of Project Management 2006-Present Expertise in system impact studies using PSS/E of PTI and PowerWorld for interconnecting generation projects into the grid in terms of steady state analysis, short circuit analysis, transient analysis studies and flickr analysis Conduct meteorological data assessments including data collection and monitoring, assessment reports and recommendations Plan and design wind and solar plant projects completing site assessments, plant sizing, configuration and siting, technology selection, substation and collector circuit design and project costs Planning analysis, sectionalizing work plans and system operations reports to electric cooperatives, municipal electric distribution systems, industrial clients and generating entities Knowledge in regulatory policies on electricity networks operations Guide generation developers through the process of applying for interconnection Development of ENGMAP in VC++.Net and ObjectArx with Autocad AUST Lebanon Teacher Assistant Corrected exams, homework and projects Supervised laboratory work Tutored and provided help for students Assisted in the development of the Control Lab Workbook

33 Education M.S. in Computer and Communication Engineering American University of Science and Technology Lebanon B.S. in Computer and Communication Engineering American University of Science and Technology Lebanon Skills Access, Autocad, ETAP, FrontPage, MS Project, Power World, PLC, PCB Designer, Siemens PSS/E, Microsoft Office, Visio, WindPro Presentations & Publications R. Achkar, M. Owayjan, C. Mrad. Landmine Detecting Robot Using the Back Propagation Algorithm of Artificial Neural Network. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. February 2011; TNN-2011-P Memberships & Registrations Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineering, graduate student member Languages Fluent in Arabic, English and French

34 Director of Engineering Planning Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 2006 Professional Biography Stephanie Badr has an in-depth understanding of transmission electrical systems and is skilled in providing efficient measurements to preserve the quality of the transmission networks. Ms. Badr has extensive experience in evaluating feasibility and system impact studies that analyze the prospect of interconnecting generation projects to the transmission grids. Stephanie Badr M.E. Additionally, she is a continual key player in evaluating generation projects. As such, she provides optimal solutions for interconnecting generation projects and guides projects throughout the interconnection process. Experience Electric Power Engineers Lebanon Director of Engineering Planning Present Conduct interconnection studies including steady state, short circuit, transient dynamic analyses, and PSS tuning Create feasibility studies that analyze transmission and distribution systems by running thermal export analyses, voltage analyses, LMP analyses, flicker analyses, and resource assessment Review regulatory policies on electricity networks operations; meeting project requirements Respond to requests for proposals for the purchase of renewable generation Pierre Damous and Partners Lebanon Electrical Engineer Provided electrical design in terms of lighting, power, fire alarm and low current for residential and commercial projects in Lebanon and Dubai Dar Al-Handasah-Shair and Partners Lebanon Electrical Engineer Trainee 2005 Studied design for street and tunnel lighting as well as lightning design for residential and commercial projects Education M.E. in Power and Control Lebanese University Faculty of Engineering II Lebanon Lebanese Official Bacc. II with emphasis in General Science Ecole des Filles de la Charite Beirut, Lebanon Skills Access, Aspen, AutoCAD, ETAP, Delorme XMap, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, PLC, P-Spice, PowerWorld, Promod, PVSyst, Siemens PSS/E, WindPro, Visio

35 Memberships & Registrations Professional Engineer, Lebanon, License Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution Ltd; Power Technologies International, PSS-E Introduction to Dynamic Simulation, Certified

36 Senior Staff Engineer Electric Power Engineers Experienced Engineer Since 2007 Professional Biography Carlos Matar is highly skilled in wind and solar project design and conducting resource and energy assessment studies as well as providing thorough technical assistance in technology selection. He is well versed in distributed and transmission generation interconnection studies. Additionally, Mr. Matar has an extensive background in guiding clients through the interconnection process. Carlos F. Matar M.E. Experience Electric Power Engineers Beirut, Lebanon Senior Staff Engineer Present Conduct distributed and transmission generation interconnection studies including reactive support, short circuit, flicker and steady state analyses Wind and solar projects planning and design including collector systems, substations, one-line diagrams, power flow & short circuit modeling, etc Renewable resource and energy assessment including wind data collection and monitoring and furnishing associated maps (wind, roughness, DEM) as well as estimating payback period Conventional energy project development including grid interconnection assistance and mitigation of associated transmission issues Deutshe Gesellschaft fur Technishe Zusammenarbeit Electrical Engineer Planned, supervised and documented site surveys; detailing facts concerning the electrical design of 34 Lebanese Army security locations along the northern Lebanese border Surveyed construction sites and monitored electrical installation works at numerous Lebanese Army security locations alongside the Northern Lebanese border; documented and reported the findings Khatib & Alami Electrical Engineer Trainee 2007 Converted data of electric utilities network using ArcGIS 9.1 Conducted energy correlations and supervised energy consumption of switching station Zreik Completed a stage in the Customer Management System (CMS) of Electricity of Lebanon (EDL) Education M.E. in Power and Control Lebanese University Faculty of Engineering II Roumieh, Lebanon Lebanese Official Bacc. II with emphasis on General Science Ecole de Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Fanar, Lebanon

37 Skills PowerWorld, ETAP, WindPRO, Aspen One Liner, PVSyst, AutoCAD, Siemens PSS/E, WAsP, Delorme XMap, Global Mapper, P-Spice, Matlab, ArcGIS, Electronics Workbench, PCB Designer, PicBasic, PLC, Microsoft Office, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Customer Management System (CMS) Presentations & Publications Matar, Carlos. Distributed Wind Interconnection Challenges for Utility-Scale Wind Turbines. AWEA Windpower Conference Chicago, IL. Memberships & Registrations Licensed Member, Lebanese Professional Engineers, License Languages Fluent in English, Arabic and French

38 Chief Business Development Officer Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 2009 Professional Biography Billy Yancey specializes in renewable system design and power flow and transient modeling studies. He is proficient in several power software packages. Billy F. Yancey III B.S., M.S., EIT x 307 Experience Electric Power Engineers Austin, TX Chief Business Development Officer Present Conduct system impact, feasibility studies and dynamic studies for generation interconnections Distribution system analysis system mapping, operations summary and system maintenance Perform grid interconnection and project evaluations for renewable energy projects EVX Labs Dallas, TX Electrical Engineering Consultant Troubleshot battery management systems and motor controls before vehicle installation Designed and installed electric vehicle system components Purchased, reviewed and installed equipment for electric vehicle conversions Implemented electric vehicle electronics into vehicle operating system Texas A&M University College Station, TX Graduate Assistant/Lab Manager Present Upgraded and implemented new hardware into the motor drives academic lab Managed upkeep of research lab Lynntech Inc. College Station, TX Product Development Technician Designed and fabricated prototype circuits for various applications and projects Programmed and troubleshot circuits for fuel cell applications Conducted short circuit and power flow analysis for wind and solar projects

39 Education Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Specialization in Sustainable Energy and LCA Texas A&M University College Station, TX M.S. in Electrical Engineering Specialization in Power Electronics and Motor Drives Texas A&M University College Station, TX B.S. in Engineering Professional concentration in Electrical Engineering Minor in Mathematics Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Education Aspen One Liner, AutoCAD, ETAP, ESRI, Code Composer, Microsoft Office, MATHCad, MATLAB/SIMULINK, MPLAB, OrCAD, PowerWorld, PSCAD, P-Spice, PSim, Windmil Presentations & Publications B. Owens, J. Weber, B. Yancey, L. Zhuang, R. Talreja, "Sustainability Assessment of a Wind Turbine Blade: An Engineering Framework," Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC, 8-11 April B. Yancey, H. Ballouz, "Utility Grid Stability Studies and Operation for the Successful Integration of Inverter Based Resources," Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), th IEEE, 3-8 June B. Yancey, A.E. Halvaii, M. Ehsani, "Computer Aided Design Tool for Electric, Hybrid Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles," Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC), 2011 IEEE, 6-9 Sept C. S. Edrington, B. Yancey, A. Tounsand, J. Powell, Analysis of a Reduced Parts Converter for Bipolar Excitation of an 8/6 Switched Reluctance Drive, IEEE Industrial Electronics, IECON nd Annual Conference, Page(s): , Nov C. S. Edrington, B. Yancey, J. Powell, A. Tounsand, G. Mohlke, Analysis And Operational Characteristics Of A Reduced Parts Converter For Bipolar Excitation Of SR Drives, Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC), Windsor UK, Sept Billy Yancey, Reduced Parts Converter Topology for Realization of Bipolar Excitation in a Four- Phase 8/6 Switched Reluctance Machine, Undergraduate Scholar s Day, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, April 13, Billy Yancey, Reduced Parts Converter Topology for Realization of Bipolar Excitation in a Four- Phase 8/6 Switched Reluctance Machine, 89 th Annual Arkansas Academy of Science Conference, Conway, AR, April 9, Memberships & Registrations Engineer in Training, State of Arkansas, Certification 6936 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, member

40 Planning Engineer Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced Engineer Since 2010 Professional Biography Antonio Mikhael has experience in steady state analysis, generation interconnection application and wind resource assessments. Antonio N. Mikhael M.E. Experience Electric Power Engineers Lebanon Planning Engineer Present Plan and design wind farm projects including substation and collector circuit design Perform transmission analysis studies using Siemens PSS/E and PowerWorld for interconnecting generation projects into the grid in terms of steady state analysis Conduct wind resource assessment studies using WinPro including collection and monitory, assessment reports and recommendations Guide renewable generation developers through the interconnections with transmission/distribution providers application process ASTEC Advanced Systems & Technologies Lebanon Electrical Engineer Trainee 2009 Conducted lighting calculations on DIALUX Designed common lighting and power systems OPUS Consulting Engineers Lebanon Electrical Engineer Trainee 2008 Conducted lighting calculations on DIALUX Designed common lighting and power systems Education M.E. in Power and Control Lebanese University Faculty of Engineering II Lebanon Lebanese Official Bacc. II with emphasis in General Science College des Soeurs des Saints-Coeurs Lebanon Skills AutoCAD, DIALUX, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Siemens PSS/E, PowerWord, P-Spice, WindPro Languages Fluent in Arabic, English and French

41 GIS/CAD Manager Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Experienced GIS Tech Since 1998 Professional Biography Teresa Ives has over 20,000 hours with AutoCAD Map and is highly skilled in electrical grid mapping. Teresa Ives A.A.S x 310 Experience Electric Power Engineers Waco/Austin, TX CAD/GIS Manager 1998 Present Create transmission and distribution system maps with integrated technical data Create technical drawings including wind resource, solar resource, topology resource, digital elevation, substation working drawing sets, generation plant layouts, collector circuits and one line diagrams Design research for electrical equipment and layouts Conduct system modeling, substation feasibility studies, work plan studies and long range plans Create information metering reports and prepare for planning meetings Create architectural and civil drawing sets Education A.A.S in Drafting and Design Texas State Technical College Waco, TX Attended, General Studies McLennan Community College Waco, TX Skills ArcMap, CAD/CAM, Delorme Xmap, EngMap, Microsoft Office, PowerWorld, Pro/Engineer, Windmil

42 ENGINEERS AT WORK Electric Power Engineers, Inc, founded in 1968, provides engineering consulting and management services for transmission, distribution, industrial, and generation clients. Our client database is extensive and we support projects all across the US and internationally, conducting over 150 resource integration assessments annually. EPE T&D experience in North America is comprehensive, particularly in the following markets. ERCOT WECC CAISO NYISO SPP MISO PJM Our team works together to provide comprehensive, top notch designs & solutions to optimize project success. U.S.A, Middle East, Africa, Europe, China MOROCCO A GLOBAL PRESENCE CA OR KENYA WA NV ID AZ UT MT WY NM International Locations LEBANON TURKEY NIGERIA CO TX UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Electric Power Engineers Projects ND SD NE KS OK NH VT MN ME WI MA MI NY IA RI PA IL IN OH CT MO WV NJ KY VA DE TN NC AR MD SC MS AL GA LA MEXICO CHINA Headquarters Austin, Texas, USA [email protected] FL Since 1968 Innovative Solutions for Generation, Transmission & Distribution Systems

43 At EPE, we offer turn-key engineering with innovative and flexible solutions for generation resources, utilities, municipalities and electric cooperatives. Our scope of work for each project is dynamically tailored to meet the client s needs while maintaining our excellence in engineering services. OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SERVICES Distribution System Planning Studies & Design System Operations Work Order Inspections Smart Grid Applications Generation & Transmission Grid Interconnection Applications System Impact Studies Grid Compliance Design At EPE, we treat each project as if it were our own. Power Deliverability Studies Congestion & Curtailment Evaluation Market Pricing and Nodal Analysis Due Diligence on Acquisitions of energy projects Feasibility Studies Inspection & Testing Software and Digital Mapping Owner s Engineer Expert Witness