SPP and AECI stakeholders approved a scope for a joint study to determine the existence of any mutually beneficial transmission projects.

SPP's latest wind penetration record came early on March 31, when wind energy accounted for almost 14.5 GW, or 62.13%, of its 23.3-GW total load.

FERC accepted the recommendations of SPP’s Market Monitoring Unit to eliminate the Woodward frequently constrained area (FCA) in Northwest Oklahoma.

FERC approved SPP’s proposed Tariff revisions reducing network service charges for customers in Southwestern Power Administration’s (SWPA) pricing zone.

FERC approved an uncontested settlement between SPP and several of its members to implement a formula rate template and protocols for a new member.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission held its fifth public information session on the potential addition of the Mountain West Transmission Group to SPP.

FERC denied a complaint by SPP transmission owners that the RTO’s transmission zonal placement is unjust and unreasonable.

SPP has scheduled an executive session of its board and Members Committee to discuss admitting Mountain West Transmission Group members.

After serving on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission since 2008, Dana Murphy has set her sights on the lieutenant governor’s office.

MISO and SPP are ready to reform their interregional planning process to improve their shot at producing their first cross-border transmission project.