Highlights of 2011

1. 1.The energy service in the BIPS and the operation of the grid are conducted according to the criteria of safety and economy of the Grid Procedures and, in specific situations, based on proposals made ​​by ONS, in accordance with the guidelines of CMSE and ANEEL.

2. 2.The task forces that deal with energy supply to the host cities of World Cup 2014 set out an Action Plan coordinated by the working group within the Ministry of Mines and Energy, with the participation of ANEEL, the State Departments, ONS, EPE and the generation, transmission and distribution companies involved, so that the works covering the basic grid, the installations located in the border basic grid, other transmission facilities, distribution grid and the works of the Systemic Interest Facilities Modernization Plan can be completed on time.

3. 3.The ten working groups that examine the conditions of supply to the states define the operational mitigation measures, as well as the actions and measures to accelerate the implementation of environmental licensing and the implementation schedule of the structural works required.

4. 4.It is approved the compliance of the transmission basic designs associated with back to back converter stations and the first DC bipole, part of the transmission system of Madeira River Complex , in relation to the operational requirements established in the bidding documents, aimed at their integration into the BIPS.

5. 5.It is performed for the first time the integration of preparation processes of studies regarding PAR and PEL, through rationalization of ONS technical team efforts and improvement of the interaction with agents, in order to obtain more concise products and more robust results and recommendations.

6. 6.It is performed the export of 2,547 GWh of energy to the electrical systems of Uruguay and Argentina, employing thermal generation resources that are not used to meet the requirements of the BIPS.

7. 7.It begins the implementation of policies and procedures of the Management Plan for Communication in Crisis, which are aimed at leveling and standardization of information disclosed to society in the event of interruptions of power supply. The Operator’s internal procedures are considered, as well as the articulation with other stakeholders, such as MME, ANEEL, the agents and the media.

8. 8.It is implemented a regular and periodic review systematic of all Grid Procedures, aiming at ensuring their permanent consistency with existing regulations and incorporating improvements proposed by ONS and by all Agents.

9. 9.It is completed the basic structure of the Career Trajectories Program, that will provide great visibility to employees about the prospects for professional development at ONS in accordance with their training and experience. A preliminary suitability of the employees into the careers track and the integration of Organizational Values to the Competencies are two relevant results achieved in the year.

10. 10.With the participation of employees, the Board of Directors and a committee of counselors and Labor Unions, it is prepared a proposal for a structural review of the Jobs and Wages Management Plan – PGCR. It comprises the review of the remuneration policy and the jobs and wages structures, in order to provide greater adhesion of PGCR to market practices and achieve greater competitiveness for attracting and retaining professionals with high level of qualification.

11. 11.The General Director of ONS is elected President of Cier - Comisión de Integración Energética Regional, between November/2011 and November/2013, with the mission to strengthen the alliance towards the promotion of regional electric integration, in particular within Mercosul countries.