Southwest Power Pool.
American power-grid non-profit in the central Southern US
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Record heat drove high energy demand involving the Southwest Power Pool.Some support1 report
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Governor Gianforte announced a new power grid project connecting Montana to MISO and the Southwest Power Pool.Some support1 report
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Developers are seeking opportunities in regional power markets, prompting market monitors to advise FERC against stifling competition.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A transmission project involving Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas is underway, utilizing the Southwest Power Pool for grid operations.Some support1 report
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Jeff Dennis discussed costs related to PJM Interconnection and US transmission projects involving Southwest Power Pool and National Grid.Some support1 report
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Both PJM and Southwest Power Pool face challenges from data center power demands, while ERCOT successfully managed heat.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Grid operations are currently spanning from North Dakota to Louisiana, involving the Southwest Power Pool.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The grid is managing high-voltage operations in Louisiana to prevent power outages during a heatwave.Some support1 report
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Texas and Arizona are testing flexible grid resource protocols as part of coordinated operational responses to grid issues.Some support1 report
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Missouri utilities are seeking regulatory exemptions for new power lines, highlighting the regional coverage of MISO and Southwest Power Pool within the state.Some support1 report
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Billings area refineries are targeted for load shedding, prompting inquiries from MTN Group regarding operations.Some support1 report
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Southwest Power Pool directed steps to prevent blackouts in Iowa.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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FERC ordered grid operators, including Southwest Power Pool, ISO New England, and PJM Interconnection, to revise operational rules.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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FERC issued show-cause orders to regional grid operators PJM Interconnection and Southwest Power Pool.Some support1 report
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Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is seeking higher power reserves as a member of the grid system.Some support1 report
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Xcel Energy serves the Texas service area and is subject to new planning reserve margin requirements from Southwest Power Pool.Some support1 report
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Southwestern Public Service Co. is expanding its utility system and connecting projects to the regional power grid in New Mexico.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Southwest Power Pool
Events traced to Southwest Power Pool, step by step, newest first- AI data centre expansion may impact power exchange agreements with Southwest Power PoolAI data centre expansion may impact power exchange agreements with Southwest Power PoolPossible
- New FERC standards may reshape Southwest Power Pool's transmission planningNew FERC standards could reshape Southwest Power Pool's transmission planningPossible
Around Southwest Power Pool this week
News at the entities that move Southwest Power Pool most-
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralLegislation pushed by the House of Representatives aims to empower state regulators to protect consumers.Moves Southwest Power Pool
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralEurope was noted for its advanced aviation regulation, while the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates interstate energy transmission.Moves Southwest Power Pool
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National Weather Service StructuralAgencies are assessing potential debris flow risk following heavy rain, referencing a 1980 landslide event.Moves Southwest Power Pool
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Saskatchewan OperationalProvincial political shifts across Canada include Paul St-Pierre Plamondon leading Quebec, Lorne Doerkson leading BC Conservatives, and David Eby calling a Saskatchewan election.Moves Southwest Power Pool
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AES Corporation OperationalLmcg Investments LLC cut its holdings in AES Corporation shares on October 22, 2026.Moves Southwest Power Pool
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New Mexico StructuralNew Mexico passed legislation restricting federal agents from operating at polling places, with local figures supporting the measure.Moves Southwest Power Pool
Connections
The 23 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
SaskPower Structural
SaskPower and Southwest Power Pool have a 20-year agreement enabling power exchange and enhancing grid resilience.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC formally regulates Southwest Power Pool's operations, rules, and tariffs within its territory.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC holds formal regulatory authority over Southwest Power Pool, evidenced by regulatory actions like show-cause orders.
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National Weather Service Structural
The National Weather Service issues operational advisories regarding extreme heat and high peak loads that directly influence the power management protocols of the Southwest Power Pool.
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Saskatchewan Operational
Saskatchewan is actively expanding its energy market connections and operational integration with the Southwest Power Pool.
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AES Corporation Operational
AES Corporation operates solar projects within the Southwest Power Pool market region.
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North Dakota Operational
The operational scope of the grid includes infrastructure and operational areas within North Dakota, linking it to the Southwest Power Pool's operational domain.
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New Mexico Structural
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Missouri Structural
A portion of the power grid infrastructure of Missouri operates within the service territory of the Southwest Power Pool.
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Meloyde Blancett Operational
Meloyde Blancett hosts town halls discussing the operational issues of the Southwest Power Pool, specifically regarding rising electricity bills.
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Iowa Operational
The operational status of the Southwest Power Pool includes directed steps to prevent blackouts, impacting the regional context of Iowa.
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Oklahoma Shared context
Southwest Power Pool operates within Oklahoma, managing regional grid operations and transmission system expansions.
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Billings Shared context
The operational area of Southwest Power Pool includes Billings, where refineries are subject to load shedding protocols.
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PJM Interconnection Shared context
Both grid operators operate within the US power sector and are subject to shared external pressures like extreme weather and data center demands.
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Marion County Shared context
The county serves as the geographic location and operational context for the power pool's planned projects.
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Texas Shared context
Southwest Power Pool operates as a regional power grid area within the state of Texas.
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Louisiana Shared context
The operational scope of the regional high-voltage electric grid includes the state of Louisiana.
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Colorado Shared context
Colorado is included within the Southwest Power Pool's power grid planning area.
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Oklahoma Corporation Commission Shared context
The entities share context within the regional power industry, but no direct coupling is evidenced.
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Montana Operational
A project connects Montana to the Southwest Power Pool, indicating functional integration into the regional power grid.
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Nebraska Shared context
Southwest Power Pool operates within the market context of Nebraska, responding to its energy demand.
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Chris Wright Mentioned together
Chris Wright provided commentary regarding grid stability efforts relevant to Southwest Power Pool's operations.
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Arkansas Shared context
Arkansas serves as the geographic context for the operations of Southwest Power Pool.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Record heat drove high energy demand involving the Southwest Power Pool.
- Governor Gianforte announced a new power grid project connecting Montana to MISO and the Southwest Power Pool.
- Developers are seeking opportunities in regional power markets, prompting market monitors to advise FERC against stifling competition.
September 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
3 events- Both PJM and Southwest Power Pool face challenges from data center power demands, while ERCOT successfully managed heat.
- The grid is managing high-voltage operations in Louisiana to prevent power outages during a heatwave.
- Texas and Arizona are testing flexible grid resource protocols as part of coordinated operational responses to grid issues.
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July 2026
5 events- Grid operations are currently spanning from North Dakota to Louisiana, involving the Southwest Power Pool.
- Missouri utilities are seeking regulatory exemptions for new power lines, highlighting the regional coverage of MISO and Southwest Power Pool within the state.
- Billings area refineries are targeted for load shedding, prompting inquiries from MTN Group regarding operations.
- Southwest Power Pool directed steps to prevent blackouts in Iowa.
- FERC issued show-cause orders to regional grid operators PJM Interconnection and Southwest Power Pool.
June 2026
4 events- FERC ordered grid operators, including Southwest Power Pool, ISO New England, and PJM Interconnection, to revise operational rules.
- Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is seeking higher power reserves as a member of the grid system.
- Xcel Energy serves the Texas service area and is subject to new planning reserve margin requirements from Southwest Power Pool.
- Southwestern Public Service Co. is expanding its utility system and connecting projects to the regional power grid in New Mexico.