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October 1, 2024

Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

SPP Markets and Operations Policy Committee Briefs
The SPP Markets and Operations Policy Committee refused to take action on AEP and OG&E’s revision request to remove the day-ahead limited must-offer.
SPP, MISO Narrow Joint Study’s Scope
The SPP Seams Steering Committee can expect to soon see a final scope of the next planned joint transmission study with MISO.
SPP Strategic Planning Committee Briefs
Recommendations to streamline SPP’s transmission planning process won unanimous approval from the Strategic Planning Committee and MOPC.
SPP Report Shows Continued Drop in Coal Generation
Coal generation's share of SPP’s energy production continues to slide, according to the RTO’s latest State of the Market report.
Against All Odds: Ratepayer Wins $4.2M Refund from AEP
A former lawyer, Martha Peine, spent years disputing AEP (NYSE:AEP) rate filings at FERC all by herself and won a $4.2 million refund for ratepayers.
FERC OKs SPP Bylaw Change; Orders $1.6M in Refunds
FERC said SPP improperly clawed back overpayments last year based on its reinterpretation of its bylaws before the rules were officially changed.
SPP Seeks Industry Experts for Next Round of Competitive Projects
SPP said it is seeking industry experts to serve on a second independent panel to review Order 1000 transmission proposals in 2017.
Cathey’s Inner Geek Helps SPP Incorporate New Technologies
As manager of operations analysis and support for SPP, Casey Cathey almost can’t believe his luck at having a front-row seat to the latest in technological innovation.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs
The ERCOT Board of Directors approved extending an RMR contract with NRG Energy for its Greens Bayou Unit 5 plant in the Houston area.
FERC Denies Rehearing in Central Power Dispute
FERC clarified its December ruling ordering settlement procedures for new SPP member Central Power’s transmission service rates.

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