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.
January 27, 2025
El Paso Electric Joins Southwest Power Pool Markets+ to Enhance Energy Reliability, Efficiency and Sustainability
El Paso Electric (EPE) joins Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Markets+, boosting grid reliability, customer savings, and sustainability in the Western U.S.
January 23, 2025
Chelan PUD Commits to SPP Markets+ Phase 2 Funding
The Chelan County Public Utility District said it will pay its share of funding for the Phase 2 implementation stage of SPP's Markets+.
January 22, 2025
SPP Markets+ Tariff a ‘Home run’, Staff Says
FERC approved SPP’s tariff for Markets+ with minor modifications in what the RTO’s staff described as a “home run.”