Economic Studies Working Group

Economic Studies Working Group

The Economic Studies Working Group (ESWG) advises and assists SPP staff in determining the appropriate data, planning methods and processes for developing and evaluating economic transmission expansion options for the SPP region.

The ESWG is comprised of representatives from SPP’s membership. The ESWG scope in the governing documents folder provides more information about this group and its work.

Upcoming Events

LOCATION: Southwest Power Pool, Little Rock, Arkansas
TIME:
March 18, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM

LOCATION: Southwest Power Pool, Little Rock, Arkansas
TIME:
March 20, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
April 30, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
May 01, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
May 28, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
May 29, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
June 25, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
June 26, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
August 28, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: TBD
TIME:
October 01, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM

LOCATION: TBD
TIME:
October 02, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
October 30, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
December 11, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM

CHAIR
Calvin Daniels

Principal Resource Planning Engineer
WFEC

VICE CHAIR
Jordan Schmick

Regional Transmission Planner
Xcel Energy

STAFF SECRETARY
Susanna Padilla

Planning Specialist II
Southwest Power Pool

Ryan Benton
OGE
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Jerry Bradshaw
City Utilities of Springfield Missouri
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Derek Brown
Evergy
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Calvin Daniels
WFEC
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Steve Gaw
Advanced Power Alliance
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Hassan Hayat
American Electric Power
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Steve Hohman
OPPD
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Jody Holland
GridLiance High Plains LLC
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John Knofczynski
East River Electric Power Cooperative
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Margaret Kristian
NG Renewables Energy Marketing LLC
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Gayle Nansel
Western Area Power Administration
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Tim Owens
Nebraska Public Power District
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Jordan Schmick
Xcel Energy
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Jeremy Severson
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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Kurt Stradley
Lincoln Electric System
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Michael Watt
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
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Michael Wegner
ITC Holdings
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