The SPP RSC (Regional State Committee) approved the scope for a study of cost allocation in wind-rich areas, a problem that grows along with the RTO’s wind generation.

Xcel Energy, the largest member of the Mountain West Transmission Group (MWTG), said that it is withdrawing from the group and its efforts to join SPP.

FERC approved SPP’s proposed Tariff revisions to eliminate a gaming opportunity related to regulation deployment adjustments.

SPP and AECI stakeholders approved a scope for a joint study to determine the existence of any mutually beneficial transmission projects.

SPP's latest wind penetration record came early on March 31, when wind energy accounted for almost 14.5 GW, or 62.13%, of its 23.3-GW total load.

FERC accepted the recommendations of SPP’s Market Monitoring Unit to eliminate the Woodward frequently constrained area (FCA) in Northwest Oklahoma.

FERC approved SPP’s proposed Tariff revisions reducing network service charges for customers in Southwestern Power Administration’s (SWPA) pricing zone.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission held its fifth public information session on the potential addition of the Mountain West Transmission Group to SPP.

FERC approved an uncontested settlement between SPP and several of its members to implement a formula rate template and protocols for a new member.

FERC denied a complaint by SPP transmission owners that the RTO’s transmission zonal placement is unjust and unreasonable.