Southwest Power Pool

SPP is pleased to announce two new leadership appointments. Effective September 2, 2025, Emily Shuart will serve as senior director, external affairs and stakeholder relations. On August 4, 2025, Carrie Dixon will assume the role of technical director, market policy and operations. Emily previously served as director of federal, RTO and environmental affairs at Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company. At SPP, she'll lead engagement with government officials, legislators, industry organizations and stakeholders. Carrie currently serves as principal, market policy and in her new role will lead the coordination and development of market policies in alignment with SPP’s goals, tariff and other governing documents and the evolving national regulatory and industry landscape. Please join us in congratulating Emily and Carrie as they step into their new roles. https://lnkd.in/gUWjEHpq

Did you miss the Market Monitoring Unit’s (MMU) breakdown of the February 2025 Winter Weather Event? You can still catch up. Explore key insights on price formation, outages and winter-related reliability challenges by clicking the link below to access the full report and meeting recording. https://lnkd.in/gP7trTp2

Join us for the 2025 Engineering Planning Summit on Wednesday, July 30. This anticipated event has been expanded with an all-day agenda to allow more time for in-depth conversations, meaningful Q&A and stronger collaboration. Attendees will receive updates and insights on major planning initiatives, including: The 2025 Integrated Transmission Planning (ITP) Assessment The Draft 2025 ITP Report The 2025 Joint and Coordinated System Plan A Stakeholder Panel featuring industry experts Click the link below to learn more. Whether you’re a returning attendee or joining for the first time, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the future of transmission planning. https://lnkd.in/g_5EhUVt

This week, SPP’s Stakeholder Training team is proud to be at Tri-State in Westminster, CO, facilitating Lighting the Way: Integrated Marketplace Fundamentals — an engaging session focused on the core principles of our Energy Market. 💡 Designed for both current and future members, this training provides a strong foundation in how the market operates and highlights the vital role each member plays. A big thank you to Tri-State for hosting and to all participants for dedicating their time to deepen their understanding of our integrated system. Together, we’re driving smarter decisions and building a more resilient grid.

We’re proud that multiple teams in Engineering and support sections involving more than 50 expert staff members have partnered in developing the Consolidated Planning Process (CPP). With the CPP, we will holistically evaluate how increasing local generation impacts the needs of our entire footprint. Just another example of SPP initiative working to advance our nation’s energy demands.

A smarter grid starts with a smarter process—This new approach is built to reduce queues, improve service and optimize planning, ensuring faster results and better cost-sharing for all member companies. Learn more by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/gh-knV2X

Whether you're new to SPP or a long-time member, our SPP Learning Center is your one stop destination for the tools, sessions, and resources you need to stay ahead in this fast-moving industry. Explore upcoming self-study, virtual and in-person training opportunities now--click the link below to get started! https://lnkd.in/gcw_Ah7w

Join the Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) for a virtual deep dive on Monday, July 14 from 10:00-11:00 am CT as they break down key findings from the 2025 February Winter Storm including how price formation improved from past events, ongoing risks from forced outages and challenges with supply adequacy and equipment. Don’t miss this conversation—save the date and register using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gk5B7Uee

Big challenges need smarter solutions—which is why we created the Consolidated Planning Process (CPP). This new process is a streamlined approach to align future needs and speed up transmission development across the SPP footprint. Click the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gh-knV2X

We’re proud to announce that SPP has reached 124 members! This milestone is a testament to the powerful collaboration and shared commitment driving our work forward. Our members play a vital role in shaping the future of energy. Their expertise, dedication, and active participation are essential to building a more resilient and sustainable energy landscape. Thank you to our members for your continued support and active role in shaping what’s ahead!