Transmission Working Group

Transmission Working Group

The Transmission Working Group (TWG) develops and oversees regional and interregional transmission planning processes, including generator interconnection and long-term transmission service study processes. The TWG reviews proposed transmission interconnections and coordinates transmission planning activities to develop SPP’s Integrated Transmission Plan and Transmission Expansion Plan.

The TWG is comprised of representatives from transmission-owning members with up to an equal number of transmission-using members from the SPP membership. The TWG scope in the governing documents folder provides more information about this group and its work.

Upcoming Events

LOCATION: Tri State Offices, Westminster, Colorado
TIME:
September 26, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION: Tri State Offices, Westminster, Colorado
TIME:
September 27, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION:
TIME:
October 11, 2023 9:00AM - 11:00AM

LOCATION:
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October 31, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM
November 01, 2023 8:00AM - 12:00PM

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November 28, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM
November 29, 2023 8:00AM - 12:00PM

CHAIR
Derek Brown

Regulatory Affairs Manager
Evergy

VICE CHAIRMAN
Josh Verzal

Manager - Transmission Planning
OPPD

STAFF SECRETARY
Sherri Maxey

Senior Planning Specialist
Southwest Power Pool

Scott Benson
Lincoln Electric System
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Andrew Berg
Missouri River Energy Services
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Jerry Bradshaw
City Utilities of Springfield Missouri
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Jarred Cooley
SPS/Xcel Energy
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Clifford Franklin
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
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Joe Fultz
Grand River Dam Authority
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James Ging
Kansas Power Pool
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Arash Ghodsian
Invenergy
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Kalun Kelley
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
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John Knofczynski
East River Electric Power Cooperative
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Randy Lindstrom
Nebraska Public Power District
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Jim McAvoy
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
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Matthew McGee
AEP
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Nate Morris
Liberty Utilities (Empire District Electric Comp.)
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Michael Mueller
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
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Nathan McNeil
Midwest Energy, Inc.
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Gayle Nansel
Western Area Power Administration
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Temujin Roach
EDF-Renewables
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Jason Shook
GDS Associates, Inc.
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Adam Snapp
OG&E
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Neeya Toleman
NextEra Energy Transmission, Southwest
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Michael Wegner
ITC Holdings
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Phil Westby
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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Noman Williams
GridLiance High Plains LLC
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David Sargent
Southwestern Power Administration
Liaison Member MORE INFO
James Vermillion
AECI
Liaison Member MORE INFO
Kyle Watson
Entergy Services
Liaison Member MORE INFO

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