Wind Energy Transmission Texas Overview
Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC (WETT) is a transmission-only regulated utility in Texas. Operating over 500 circuit miles of 345 kV transmission lines across 11 counties in West Texas, WETT connects 4 TSPs and 5 wind farms to the ERCOT grid. The company has a field office in Big Spring, TX, staffed with technicians responsible for substation maintenance. WETT also has master service agreements with contractors for construction, maintenance, and aerial inspections, ensuring operational efficiency. However, WETT does not provide storm restoration services to other companies due to its strategic contractor arrangement.
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TxMAGpresentation 07.16.18
Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC ( WETT ) is a transmission-only regulated utility
500 circuit miles of 345 kV transmission six 345 kV substations
11 counties in West Texas 20,000 square mile area
Connections WETT has 0 end-use customers 4 TSP connections 5 windfarm connections providing power to the ERCOT grid
Field Office Big Spring, TX Maintenance yard with spare parts Minimum equipment for minor maintenance requirements 4 Full-time Substation Maintenance Technicians
Substation Technician Responsibilities Switching Troubleshooting Maintenance of all substation equipment (relay and protection schemes, metering devices, breakers, switches, battery banks, emergency generators, etc.) Right-of-way inspection and limited maintenance
WETT has master service agreements with a multiple contractors to perform significant tasks: Substation construction Transmission construction Major maintenance Aerial inspections
Contractors: Pre-negotiated terms and conditions Technicians trained specifically in WETT operations and safety procedures Overseen by qualified WETT field personnel for safety and efficiency
Due to this strategic arrangement with contractors, WETT does not have crews or equipment available to other companies for storm restoration services associated with transmission facilities.
Possible WETT post-storm support: Initial response for safely securing storm damaged transmission facilities 1-2 employees for transmission switching Transmission restoration work (WETT could coordinate its contractors to assist another utility, if they are trained for their specific type of equipment.)
