Southwest Power Pool 201 Worthen Drive • Little Rock, AR 72223-4936 (501) 614-3200

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) manages the electric grid and wholesale power market for the central United States. As a regional transmission organization, the nonprofit corporation is mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure reliable supplies of power, adequate transmission infrastructure and competitive wholesale electricity ...

SPP is a regional transmission organization (RTO): a nonprofit corporation mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure reliable supplies of power, adequate …

Jul 15, 2024 · Arkansas Business did a recent deeper dive into the efforts of the Southwest Power Pool to expand its footprint beyond Oklahoma and the 13 other states that currently make up the power distribution system.

At Southwest Power Pool, we are not just shaping the future of energy; we are building a community of forward-thinkers and innovators who are united by a shared objective — to effect positive change. By working together, our unique talents converge with purpose, propelling us toward a brighter tomorrow.

Jan 23, 2025 · Southwest Power Pool (SPP) area. As an RTO, SPP coordinates the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines in its territory. SPP develops market and reliability rules so that the grid operates reliably and safely.

Regional Scheduling: SPP ensures the amount of power sent is matched with power received. Transmission Expansion: SPP's planning processes seek to identify system limitations, develop transmission upgrade plans, and track project progress …

Apr 24, 2023 · The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is a major player in this process. Even so, the organization remained largely unknown by the public until the February 2021 winter storm that impacted more than 170 million Americans.

Dec 22, 2022 · Regional Scheduling: SPP ensures the amount of power sent is matched with power received. Transmission Expansion: SPP's planning processes seek to identify system …

SPP is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. We work together with our members and other stakeholders to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our multistate service territory.