Southwest Power Pool

Ready to shape the future of energy in the West? Join a stakeholder-driven initiative that’s transforming how reliable, sustainable power is coordinated and delivered across the region. Be a part of our Markets+ effort, where innovation meets impact. We’re looking for driven professionals across multiple roles, including: Programmers Engineers Analysts and more! If you’re passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, we want to hear from you! Explore all open positions by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/g9-2zewX

Today we celebrated our interns on their final day at SPP! 🎉 This talented group wrapped up their journey by delivering presentations that showcased the meaningful work they contributed during their time here. From fresh perspectives to creative problem-solving, their impact was felt across the organization. We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see what’s next for each of them. Congratulations to our 2025 SPP interns! #SPPInterns #NationalInternDay

SPP announced the upcoming retirement of Senior Vice President of Operations Bruce Rew, effective December 2025, after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Following Bruce's retirement, C.J. Brown has been named Vice President of Operations effective October 1, 2025. Please join us in recognizing Bruce’s outstanding contributions and congratulating C.J. as he steps into his new role. https://lnkd.in/gDf8twGa

SPP’s 2025 Engineering Planning Summit wrapped up yesterday in Kansas City. Stakeholders, SPP staff, and industry experts came together to collaborate on the future of transmission planning. Attendees previewed the draft 2025 Integrated Transmission Planning (ITP) Report and explored key topics like large loads, resiliency, and proactive planning. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared insights, and contributed to shaping the future of the grid!

Power Up: An Introduction to Markets+ In this 4-hour virtual-instructor-led session designed specifically for Markets+ participants, you’ll gain a solid understanding of: ⚡ What are the key roles in the Markets+ market? ⚡What are the key components of the Markets+ market, their purpose, and their relationships? ⚡What the key features of each component of the Markets+ market? This course offers a conceptual introduction and sets the stage for more detailed training. SPP Stakeholder Training will provide additional sessions focused on specific aspects of Markets+. Upcoming Sessions: • Wed, Aug 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM CDT • Wed, Dec 3, 2025 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM CST Register using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gpnMhK87

SPP is issuing a Conservative Operations Advisory for the entire SPP balancing authority (BA) footprint effective Tuesday, July 29 from 1:50 p.m. CT until 8:00 p.m. CT. The advisory is being declared due to forced (unplanned) outages, high load, uncertainty in variable energy resource forecasts, and elevated temperatures across the SPP territory. This is in addition to the previously declared Resource Advisory effective until an anticipated end time of Wednesday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. CT. Conservative Operations Advisories do not require the public to conserve energy, but are issued to raise awareness of potential threats to reliability among entities responsible for operating transmission and generation facilities. Learn more and stay updated: https://lnkd.in/g6Xwxxc

The 2025 Engineering Planning Summit is right around the corner! While in-person registration is now closed, there’s still time to secure your virtual seat and join the conversation from anywhere. Don’t miss out on this full-day event packed with expert insights, planning updates and live discussion. Register now by using the link below. https://lnkd.in/g_5EhUVt

IGNITE, a Business Resource Group at SPP, recently hosted an on-campus Lunch and Learn aimed at helping employees connect with and learn more about the Little Rock community. Designed especially for early career professionals and new employees, the session offered helpful insights into volunteer opportunities, young professional groups, and local activities. IGNITE regularly hosts events that support employees both professionally and personally—creating space for connection, growth, and development both in and outside of work.

Join us for SPP’s 2025 Train-the-Trainer Workshop August 5–7. Participants will unlock tools and strategies to design and deliver impactful training using the ADDIE model, a widely recognized, systematic approach to instructional design. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, participants will: - Identify the NERC Credential Maintenance criteria for Learning Activities - Describe the five phases of the ADDIE model - Apply best practices for designing and delivering effective learning experiences - Develop an Individual Learning Activity (ILA) that meets NERC approval standards - List the documentation required for a NERC course and Provider audit Register today at https://lnkd.in/gDpNaCDE

We are pleased to announce a major advancement in regional resource adequacy following FERC’s approval of SPP's performance-based accreditation (PBA), effective load carrying capability (ELCC) methodologies, and Expedited Resource Adequacy Study (ERAS) process. This pivotal step advances our efforts to build a more resilient and adaptable power system for the communities we serve across our 14-state region. Read the full press release at https://lnkd.in/ginBTKxJ