SPP stakeholders endorsed $201.5 million in transmission projects despite objections from several entities.

The SPP Z2 Task Force came no closer to a solution for the complicated crediting process during a meeting cut short by weather.

FERC rejected Vote Solar’s request that the commission reconsider its decision not to enforce the PURPA against Montana regulators.

Mountain West Transmission Group has said it will enter discussions with SPP to explore the possibility of joining the RTO.

SPP has filed an application with the DOE to transmit electricity from the U.S. into Canada, using Basin Electric’s existing transmission.

SPP stakeholders agreed to amend a two-year-old policy paper and clarify when FERC approval would be needed for cost allocation towards some seams projects.

SPP set a new record for wind power generation Friday when the footprint cracked the 12,000-MW threshold for the first time while coal generation declined.

SPP and its stakeholders enter 2017 seeking ways to integrate massive amounts of wind power into the RTO’s interconnection queue.

Southwest Power Pool and MISO continue to study seven potential joint transmission projects across their seam. Next: developing the 2017 joint study.

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) says it has successfully implemented system changes required by FERC Order 809, improving gas-electric coordination.