Press Releases
Southwest Power Pool names directors to support market operation and development
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Southwest Power Pool (SPP) announced the promotion of two employees into positions supporting administration and development of SPP’s wholesale electricity markets. SPP has chosen Steve Johnson to serve as Director of Markets Administration and Yasser Bahbaz as Director of Markets Development, effective June 16, 2022.
Read MoreGrid operator Southwest Power Pool anticipates sufficient energy resources to keep the lights on throughout the summer
Southwest Power Pool, the grid operator responsible for coordinating electric reliability for a 14-state region in the central U.S., expects to have enough generating capacity to meet the regional demand for electricity through the summer season.
Read MoreSPP board selects NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest, LLC to construct $55 million Oklahoma transmission project
Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) board of directors approved an industry expert panel (IEP) recommendation for NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest, LLC to build the Minco-Pleasant Valley-Draper transmission project.
Read MoreSPP sets regional records for renewable energy production
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) set several renewable records March 28 and 29, 2022. At 2:42 a.m. Central time March 29, SPP set a new renewable energy penetration record of 90.2%, beating the previous record of 87.5% set May 8, 2021.
Read MoreTamika Edwards named SPP Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has chosen Tamika Edwards to serve as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), effective March 28, 2022.
In her new role, Edwards will lead SPP’s DEI initiatives and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to continually advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization and community.
MISO and SPP complete Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) released the results of their 18-month study focused on improving reliability and resolving targeted transmission constraints along their shared boundaries or “seams.” The report focused on developing transmission solutions to support the evolving resource mix shared by both regions.
Read MoreSouthwest Power Pool elects Cupparo and Trowbridge to serve on board of directors
Southwest Power Pool (SPP), a regional power grid operator that ensures access to reliable and affordable electricity, elected John Cupparo and Ben Trowbridge to its independent board of directors Jan. 25. Both directors are elected to three-year terms by a vote of SPP’s membership.
Read MoreColorado utilities plan to join the Western Energy Imbalance Service Market
Xcel Energy-Colorado, Platte River Power Authority and Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC announced plans today to join the Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) Market, operated by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP).
Read MoreSPP seeks industry experts to assess competitive transmission project proposals
Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) is accepting applications to create a pool of industry experts. These experts may be chosen to serve on an independent panel to review competitive transmission construction proposals in 2022.
Read MoreSPP’s first gas pipeline member represents close collaboration across industries
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Southwest Power Pool (SPP) welcomed its newest member, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., effective Nov. 1. Their membership is a representation of steps both organizations are taking to encourage closer coordination between the electric and gas industries based on lessons learned during Winter Storm Uri.
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