(December 10, 2002) Waukesha Electric Systems, through its subsidiary, P.S.D., Inc. in Canton, OH, has announced a major initiative to provide fully engineered solutions - from collector systems to the transmission interconnection - for wind projects throughout North America. Waukesha Wind Energy has its foundations in Waukesha Electric Systems' and PSD's more than 20 years of experience in renewable wind energy projects, providing transformers, substations, transmission lines, collector systems and power delivery solutions.

Through its recent acquisitions and staff expansion, the company now offers broader capabilities. Today, the Waukesha EPC team offers engineering, procurement and construction services for wind parks, utilities and industrial customers.

"Our approach is 'Total Responsibility' for the management and coordination of the project. Our capabilities enable us to take 'Total Responsibility' from the base of the wind turbine, through the substation, to the transmission interconnection, or any portion thereof," said Bob Richardson, Business Development Manager. "This full-service approach allows us to complete the project quickly and economically, while ensuring quality. We have assembled a highly experienced team to meet the unique project challenges of our Wind energy customers. And, we remain actively involved in every critical aspect and phase of the project, supervising and reviewing the work to secure proper design, construction and compliance with our customer's objectives and specifications."

Specific Waukesha Wind Energy EPC capabilities include:

Collection Systems

• Design, procurement and construction of wind collection systems
• Selection and specification of overhead and underground equipment
• Plans incorporating switching and isolation functions Substations
• All operating voltages
• Open bus construction
• Metal clad secondary
• Preassembled modular substations

Transmission Lines

• Design, purchase and construction of both overhead and underground transmission lines
• Steel, wood and concrete structures

For more information on Waukesha Wind Energy, visit www.weswindenergy.com.