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 16, 2025
SPP’s Markets+ tariff receives FERC approval
SPP’s proposed Markets+ service reached a significant milestone Jan. 16 when it received approval of its tariff by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
January 14, 2025
SPP names Antoine Lucas as new chief operating officer
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) announced Jan. 14 that Antoine Lucas will become its executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1.
November 26, 2024
Arizona's Largest Utilities Commit to Southwest Power Pool's Markets+
Arizona’s largest utilities are holding hands and jumping together into the Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ offering.