Press Releases
SPP’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.
Read MoreSPP board of directors advances transmission planning and workplace diversity
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — During their quarterly meetings, Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) board and stakeholders approved recommendations related to transmission planning, selected a builder for a 94-mile transmission line in southeast Kansas and approved recommendations meant to further develop the organization’s diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.
Read MoreNorthwest Power Pool to Hire Southwest Power Pool to Provide Program Operator Services for Resource Adequacy Program under Development
Northwest Power Pool (NWPP) intends to hire Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) to provide program operator services in its effort to develop a resource adequacy program for interested utilities in the West.
Read MoreSPP board of directors approves western RTO expansion terms and conditions
Southwest Power Pool’s board of directors and Strategic Planning Committee approved the submitted policy-level terms and conditions for regional transmission organization (RTO) expansion in the Western Interconnection during its quarterly joint stakeholder meeting July 27.
Read MoreSPP board directs action on winter storm recommendations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On July 26-27, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) board of directors directed SPP to address root causes of the February 2021 electric grid emergency, approved a new strategic plan and endorsed an improved process for adding new generation to the grid, among other business.
Read MoreTalina Mathews to serve as SPP director of state regulatory policy
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has chosen Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Talina Mathews to serve as director of state regulatory policy, effective Aug. 16, 2021.
Read MoreColorado Springs Utilities joins Southwest Power Pool’s western market, will evaluate RTO membership
Colorado Springs Utilities will join Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS) Market in April 2022 and join other western utilities in evaluating membership in SPP’s regional transmission organization (RTO).
Read MoreSPP reports $2.14B in annual savings for members, unveils new mission and vision to board of directors
At the April 26-27 meetings of its Regional State Committee and Board of Directors/Members Committee, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) touted the significant savings it provides its members and unveiled a new mission and vision statement to guide its continued evolution.
Read MoreKelly Carney to serve as SPP vice president of human capital
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has chosen Kelly Carney to serve as SPP vice president of human capital and chief people officer effective April 16, 2021.
Read MoreAdditional utility joins evaluation of RTO expansion to the west; study anticipates $49M in annual savings for current and new members
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Southwest Power Pool (SPP) received a letter from Western Area Power Administration’s (WAPA) Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) expressing interest in evaluating membership in the organization.
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