Operating Reliability Working Group

Operating Reliability Working Group

The Operating Reliability Working Group (ORWG) develops and oversees policies and procedures related to the reliable and secure operation of the Bulk Electric System within SPP’s Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority and Reserve Sharing Group footprints. The ORWG ensures these operating policies are consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation and regional reliability standards.

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

Upcoming Events

LOCATION: Evergy Office, Kansas City, Missouri
TIME:
October 04, 2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM
October 05, 2023 8:00AM - 12:00PM

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October 30, 2023 10:00AM - 12:00PM

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November 02, 2023 8:30AM - 2:30PM

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December 07, 2023 8:30AM - 2:30PM

CHAIR
Ron Gunderson

System Control Manager
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)

VICE CHAIR
Jeff Wells

Manager System Operations
Grand River Dam Authority

STAFF SECRETARY
Brett Springfield

Engineer
Southwest Power Pool

Jon Behounek
Corn Belt Power Coop
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Joe Cave
Lincoln Electric System
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Timothy Cerveny
NMPP Energy
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Robert Clayton
Omaha Public Power District
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Mark Eastwood
City Utilities of Springfield Mo
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Abubaker Elteriefi
ITC
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Jeremy Harris
Evergy
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Kyle McMenamin
SPS /Xcel Energy
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Chance Myers
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
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David Pham
EDE
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Gary Plummer
Independence Power & Light
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John Roemen
Western Area Power Administration
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Chris Shaffer
American Electric Power
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Jason Tanner
NextEra Energy Resources LLC
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Dae VanPelt
Sunflower Electric
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Bryn Wilson
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
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