Press Releases

February 29, 2012

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).

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February 3, 2012

SPP 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.

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January 9, 2012

SPP 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.

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September 19, 2011

Southwest 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).

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August 10, 2011

OPPD 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.

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August 3, 2011

SPP 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.

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July 12, 2011

SPP 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.

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July 5, 2011

Southwest 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.

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April 26, 2011

SPP 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.

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April 22, 2011

Southwest 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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