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

Seek interested parties

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.

Read More at www.epelectric.com

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+.

Read More at www.rtoinsider.com

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.”

Read More at www.rtoinsider.com

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