Markets+: Diverse, Reliable Energy For The West — Access to a cost-effective, reliable and diverse energy portfolio secures benefits for everyone.

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SPP and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) submitted their joint report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) outlining a coordinated approach to addressing future market seams issues across the Western Interconnection. bit.ly/4jyiKGb
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Don't miss out on Markets+ October meetings and events. Meeting highlights include: Markets+ Change User Forum, Markets+ Design Working Group, Markets+ Operations and Reliability Working Group and more. Explore all events by clicking the link below: spp.org/western-services/wes…
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Last week, SPP and @CaliforniaISO hosted a joint market seams workshop on Imports and Exports: Transactions Across Market Boundaries. A recording and meetings materials are available at the link below: bit.ly/4jgCD4s
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Several Markets+ meetings and events are still ahead this month! Check the full calendar here: bit.ly/3RK4ePZ Upcoming meeting highlights include: Joint Market Seams Workshop, Markets+ Transmission Working Group, Markets+ Training and more.
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Tune in to hear SPP President and CEO Lanny Nickell join the Energy Policy Now podcast from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania to discuss SPP's expansion into the Western Interconnection and the development of Markets+. kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/com…
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SPP has been delivering value in the Western Interconnection for over a decade. Markets+ is the product of hundreds of Western stakeholders: their time, expertise and investment, building something that works for their customers. We're proud to be their partner.
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Stay current on Markets+ this July. This month's all-virtual meeting lineup includes the Markets+ Change User Forum, Markets+ Seams Working Group, Markets+ State Committee and more. Click the link below to explore all July events. spp.org/events/
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Two market operators working together in the West can boost reliability, cut costs and strengthen the Western Interconnection. Five markets in the East coordinate across seams today and SPP has managed those coordination points for decades. Learn more at southwestpowerpool.s3.amazon…
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Stay updated on the latest news and developments from Markets+ by viewing the June newsletter: myemail.constantcontact.com/… To have the Markets+ newsletter sent directly to your inbox, simply add the SPP Markets+ Exploder to your SPP.org account.
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Markets+ wasn't built from scratch. It's built on SPP's Integrated Marketplace with over a decade of operation and $10.2+ billion in member savings since 2014. Western utilities took that strong foundation and adapted it to fit the West's needs. southwestpowerpool.s3.amazon…
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SPP President and CEO Lanny Nickell recently joined the Energy Policy Now podcast from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania to discuss SPP's expansion into the Western Interconnection and the development of Markets+. kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/com…
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SPP doesn't have a financial stake in Western market outcomes. Our only stake? Running a market that's fair, transparent and reliable. That's what an independent facilitator looks like. Learn more: bit.ly/4vvIMNI
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Reliability is at the core of Markets+. By expanding access to capacity and leveraging regional resource planning, participants are better equipped to navigate extreme weather and unexpected disruptions. Learn more about Markets+ here: marketsplus.org/
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Today is a reminder of how much we rely on electricity. At SPP, we help our members keep their customers’ lights on by coordinating reliable grid operations across a 17-state region, helping balance supply and demand so the system stays dependable for the communities they serve.
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Access to a diverse mix of energy resources is key to a resilient grid. Markets+ helps expand that access, building on SPP's leadership in integrating renewable energy at scale.
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This month SPP is convening dedicated Markets+ engagements across the region, including the in-person Markets+ Design Working Group, Markets+ Change User Forum and more. View the full June Markets+ schedule and secure your registration here: bit.ly/4dMdrQp
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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation upon which we build, work, and live.
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Last week's close of the Spring 2026 Joint CREPC‑WIRAB Meeting capped off a great week of discussion and collaboration. SPP was proud to contribute perspectives on reliability, resource adequacy, and the critical role of regional partnerships throughout the West.
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