Markets+: Diverse, Reliable Energy For The West
Access to a cost-effective, reliable and diverse energy portfolio secures benefits for everyone. Take a closer look at Markets+ and discover how this comprehensive array of services will impact the West.
What is Markets+?
Markets+ is a stakeholder-driven initiative poised to revolutionize the coordination and delivery of reliable, sustainable energy throughout the West — all while returning savings and benefits to its participants.
Step #1
Information Gathering
Step #2
Distribute gathered feedback
Develop timelines & next steps
Develop detailed service offering
Step #3
Conduct inclusive stakeholder process with committed parties
Step #4
Obtain board approval
Seek FERC approval
Current Phase
Step #5
Go-Live Q2 2027
About SPP
Southwest Power Pool, or SPP, is a FERC-approved regional transmission organization (RTO). Its service footprint currently encompasses 552,000 square miles and 15 states — a region that features the largest share of renewable energy (wind, hydro, solar) when measured against total generation among the seven RTOs in the U.S.
Quick Facts
38%
Percentage of energy generated within SPP's footprint classified as renewable in 2022
$3.787 Billion
Total savings and benefits SPP returned to its members in 2022
408 Million Metric Tons
Total CO2 offset by SPP's use of wind energy from 2014–2022
Markets+ In The News
Stay up to date on the latest developments with Markets+ as we secure greater access to reliable, renewable energy in the West.
April 15, 2024
Western utilities express support for continued Markets+ development
Southwest Power Pool received a letter Friday, April 12 from 26 western entities indicating their support for continued development of Markets+.
April 01, 2024
Southwest Power Pool Completes and Files Markets+ Tariff with Collaboration and Support from Western Stakeholders
Southwest Power Pool reached a milestone in the development of its western day-ahead electricity market on Friday, March 29 ...