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: Virtual
TIME:
December 04, 2025 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
January 08, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
February 12, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: TBD
TIME:
March 04, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
March 05, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
April 09, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
May 07, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: TBD
TIME:
June 03, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
June 04, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
July 09, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION:
TIME:
August 06, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: TBD
TIME:
September 02, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
September 03, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
October 08, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: Virtual
TIME:
November 05, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

LOCATION: TBD
TIME:
December 02, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
December 03, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM

CHAIR
Jeremy Harris

Mgr, Transmission Operations Planning
Evergy

VICE CHAIR
Bryn Wilson

Director Grid Operations
Oklahoma Gas and Electric

STAFF SECRETARY
Brett Springfield

Engineer
Southwest Power Pool

Jon Behounek
Corn Belt Power Coop
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Jake Burger
NPPD
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Joe Cave
Lincoln Electric System
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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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Mike Harrison
Xcel Energy-SPS
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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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Derek Stafford
Grand River Dam Authority
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Jason Tanner
NextEra Energy Resources LLC
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Dae VanPelt
Sunflower Electric
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