Outage Coordination
SPP's outage coordinators work hand-in-hand with our members to manage the impacts of forced outages, coordinate future maintenance and system expansion, and make smart decisions that benefit our entire region. Visit the links below for more information on SPP's outage coordinate services.
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions regarding SPP's Outage Scheduling process and tools.
- SPP Outage Coordination Methodology for the Eastern Interconnect - This is the approved methodology for submission of outages to SPP for the Eastern Interconnect.
- SPP Outage Coordination Methodology for the Western Interconnect - This is the approved methodology for the Western Interconnect.
- CROW Web Outage Scheduler (secure link) - Access the SPP Outages Scheduler tool.
- CROW Access Request Instructions - Instructions for requesting access to the CROW outage scheduler.
- CROW Access Request Form - Blank access request form.
- CROW Web GUI Tutorial - Comprehensive tutorial document explaining the procedure for entry of outages and managing existing outages in CROW.
- How to add new outage request (Forced) - Quick how-to instructions to add a new forced transmission or generation outage to CROW.
- How to add new outage request (Unforced) - Quick how-to instructions to add a new unforced transmission or generation outage to CROW.
- How to modify existing outage request (Forced) - Quick how-to instructions to modify a forced transmission or generation outage in CROW.
- How to modify existing outage request (Unforced) - Quick how-to instructions to modify an unforced transmission or generation outage in CROW.
- CROW Web Support - Send an email to Operations Engineering to report problems with CROW, request enhancements, or learn more about CROW. For real-time outage issues, please contact OutageCoordination@spp.org.