Southwest Power Pool

Join us in congratulating our 2024 summer interns on completing their final projects and graduating from the internship program! We are excited to see the amazing achievements this talented group will accomplish in the future. #interns #sppinterns #summerinternship

SPP Executives Lanny Nickell, Antoine Lucas and Bruce Rew recently talked with Arkansas Business about the growth of SPP, our movement west, and what’s ahead for the future of the electric grid. Read this week’s issue to learn more about SPP’s ‘new era’ and the exciting expansion west. https://bit.ly/4bQhCGm

We are thrilled to announce that Sunny Raheem has been appointed as the new Director of System Planning for the Engineering Department at SPP effective July 16, 2024. In this role, Sunny will lead SPP’s transmission planning, policy, and research efforts. He will be instrumental in developing our transmission expansion plan, ensuring compliance with reliability standards, and driving innovative engineering policies to support our members, regulators, and SPP. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3SarwvD

SPP is issuing a conservative operations advisory for the entire SPP balancing authority footprint, effective 11:00 a.m. CT, Tuesday, July 16 until an anticipated end of 9 p.m. CT, Tuesday, July 16. 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. Conservative Operations is being declared due to the forecast of elevated temperatures, high loads, and VER forecast uncertainty. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gY9d_JKX.

Western Power Trading Forum (WPTF) has announced SPP's Senior Director of Seams & Western Services, Carrie Simpson, as the recipient of this year's Kent Wheatland Memorial Award. This annual award is given to leaders who are staunch advocates for competitive electric markets.   Having Carrie as part of the SPP team is a true honor and we join in applauding her relentless dedication to expanding and enhancing energy markets in the West.

Happy Independence Day! Today, we commemorate the ideals of freedom, unity, and resilience that define our nation. Have a safe and joyful 4th of July.

Introducing SPP Go, SPP’s NEW mobile application! SPP go is crafted to deliver timely notifications to app users regarding changing grid conditions; provide real-time data and to keep them informed about critical alerts and advisories affecting the region. Stay connected and download SPP Go now. Apple Appstore Link: https://apple.co/3XUYHap Google Appstore Link: https://bit.ly/4cNS8dG

Join us at the 2024 TechExpo in Little Rock, AR, on July 31, 2024! Hosted by SPP, this engaging event will provide an in-depth look at the latest advancements and trends in the power and energy industry. Register now at https://bit.ly/3XyqhKh

SPP is seeking a highly experienced professional with over 10 years of experience in Administrative and Compliance areas for the role of Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Compliance Officer. This key leadership position entails overseeing internal audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with our President, Board, and stakeholders to uphold our high standards. If you have a proven track record in compliance and are committed to excellence, we invite you to apply now at https://bit.ly/3xw86ua.

This Juneteenth, we stand with our Black Leaders at SPP Today (BL@ST) business resource group, honoring the significance of this day and our commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect for all. Join us as we celebrate freedom, recognize the contributions of our Black leaders, and continue to build a supportive and inclusive community. #Juneteenth #InclusionMatters