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December 19, 2025

SPP/WEIS

SPP Briefs: Week Ending June 19, 2020
SPP is facing a two-month delay in gaining FERC approval of the Tariff for its Western Energy Imbalance Service market, staff said.
More Transparency Ordered on PJM ‘Immediate Need’ Tx
PJM failed to comply with FERC’s conditions for exempting “immediate need” transmission projects from competition and must increase its transparency.
UPDATED: FERC Sets Tri-State’s Exit-fee Rules for Hearing
FERC set hearing and settlement judge procedures on Tri-State Generation & Transmission’s proposal for computing member exit fees.
Xcel Energy Completes $400M Tx Project
Xcel Energy subsidiary Southwestern Public Service has completed a major $400 million transmission project in Texas and New Mexico.
`Macro Grid’ Seeks to Connect Grid’s Regions
Environmental and renewable groups are backing an effort to promote a 'Macro Grid' that would deliver wind and solar power from the Midwest to urban centers.
MISO Seeks Extension on Midwest-South Tx Limit
MISO will likely extend its settlement agreement for flows on the Midwest-South subregional transmission constraint through early 2023.
FERC OKs Basin Electric’s Market-based Rates
FERC approved Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s request to make wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates.
Analyst: Texas ROFR Bill Likely to Survive
The 5th Circuit is likely to uphold a Texas law giving incumbent transmission companies the right of first refusal to build new lines in the state.
AEP a Go with $2B North Central Wind Project
American Electric Power said it has received enough regulatory approvals to fully move forward with its 1,485-MW North Central Wind Project in Oklahoma.
FERC: Refund Pledge from Nonpublic TOs Unneeded
FERC reversed its earlier stance that would have required nonpublic utility transmission owners in MISO and SPP to explicitly commit to providing refunds.

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