Press Releases
SPP files tariff revisions for Integrated Marketplace
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) today completed a major milestone in implementing its Integrated Marketplace when it filed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Read MoreSPP Board approves over $1.7 billion of transmission expansion projects
In keeping with its 2010 Strategic Plan to build a robust transmission system and develop efficient energy markets, the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) Board of Directors approved a near-term transmission expansion plan that will result in the construction of $251 million in new transmission projects needed to maintain reliable supplies of electricity across its nine-state region.
Read MoreSPP to add 50 jobs to Little Rock in 2012
Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP), a non-profit organization that provides services to 65 members in the electricity utility industry in nine states, announced today it will add 50 new positions in 2012, at an average salary of $83,500.
Read MoreSouthwest Power Pool better choice for Arkansas customers and local community
In its post-hearing filing, made today at the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC), Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) emphasized the benefits to all Arkansas electricity customers of Entergy joining its regional transmission organization (RTO).
Read MoreOPPD reaffirms status as SPP member
After discussions lasting sixteen months, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) and Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) today announced that OPPD would continue its status as a transmission-owning member of SPP.
Read MoreSPP region hits all-time record for electricity use
On August 2, 2011 at 16:41, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) set a new regional electricity demand record of 54,949 megawatts (MW), surpassing the August 1, 2011 peak of 54,534 MW.
Read MoreSPP is the best choice for Entergy and Arkansas ratepayers
As the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) considers options after Entergy Arkansas exits the Entergy System Agreement in 2013, today Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) explained why it is the best choice for Entergy and Arkansas ratepayers.
Read MoreSouthwest Power Pool anticipates renegotiation of JOA if Entergy joins MISO
SPP is pleased with a crucial aspect of FERC’s Order issued Friday in response to MISO’s request for a declaratory order interpreting the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between the companies. FERC specifically recognized SPP’s position that the JOA should be renegotiated.
Read MoreSPP Board approves Integrated Marketplace budget
Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) took two significant steps this week as it continues to develop new energy markets that will benefit its members and region.
Read MoreSouthwest Power Pool receives USEA 2011 Energy Industry Volunteer Partnership award
The United States Energy Association and the United States Agency for International Development presented the 2011 Energy Industry Volunteer Partnership Award to Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
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