Southwest Power Pool

At SPP, we work collaboratively with our members to ensure nearly 18 million people in our 557,546 square-mile service area have access to the power they need for their every day lives. That's a big responsibility and one we don't take lightly. Our team of more than 800 employees works hard to deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our members and each and every one of their customers.

How does new power connect to the grid? ⚡ SPP’s generator interconnection (GI) queue is where new generation projects begin their journey. Developers submit projects, and SPP studies, validates, and analyzes each one to ensure it can safely and reliably join the grid. SPP doesn’t build power plants or transmission lines, but it plays a key role in evaluating every connection for location, capacity, and system impact. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g8KVCiKQ

At SPP, we don't just keep the lights on, we power careers, innovation and possibility. Here you'll find a culture built on collaboration, community and a commitment to shaping your career while you shape the future of energy across our 14-state footprint. Interested in joining our team? Explore all job openings at SPP by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/gbZKYzFm

SPP staff and executive leadership recently kicked off the fall season with a football-themed town hall! Officers shared updates on key initiatives, celebrated recent achievements, and highlighted the exciting developments ahead for the organization. The meeting wrapped up with an all staff tailgate including food and games. Team SPP is geared up and ready for an exciting fourth quarter!

Today, SPP welcomed Oklahoma legislators and member representatives to our Little Rock headquarters. Through presentations and a tour of our Operations Center, our staff shared how SPP’s work in operations, markets, and engineering continues to develop to support a reliable and sustainable grid. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and these conversations are vital to strengthening and advancing our shared commitment to a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

There’s still time to register for the 2025 TechExpo! While in-person registration is closed, you can still join virtually for discussions on HVDC Grid Integration, Large Load Integration, Simulation & Planning Tools, and more. Happening Wednesday, September 24 — reserve your virtual spot today. Click the link below to learn more and register! https://lnkd.in/gdqm6ugx

Tim Vigil has been named director of the SPP Market Monitoring Unit’s (MMU) branch dedicated to Markets+. This new position was created to support monitoring preparation efforts and future oversight responsibilities for Markets+. “I’m so excited to welcome Tim to the MMU at this important stage in the establishment of Markets+,” said Carrie Bivens, vice president of SPP market monitoring. Learn more in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/g2M9Zduv

SPP's board of directors has approved the High Impact Large Load (HILL) policy, a process to facilitate the connection of large users of electricity to the power grid while continuing to support energy needs for the entire region. Approval of this policy followed months of collaboration among stakeholders and SPP staff to address the challenge of connecting customers with significant demand, such as AI-driven data centers or manufacturing, while balancing essential goals of reliability and affordability. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGxWCrqY

Stay updated on the latest news and developments from Markets+ by viewing this month's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gJRUZw4x To have the Markets+ newsletter sent directly to your inbox, simply add the SPP Markets+ Exploder to your SPP.org account or sign up for an account.

Today, SPP wrapped up a successful eleventh annual Government Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. Attendees heard from members of Congress, policy experts, and SPP President and CEO Lanny Nickell, who shared how SPP is working with stakeholders, elected officials, and regulators to tackle challenges and advance opportunities through innovative policies. We appreciate all who attended and contributed to a meaningful and productive event.