Project Cost Working Group
Project Cost Working Group
To maintain the integrity of the SPP transmission project estimate process, a rigorous and transparent evaluation of cost estimate variances is required. The SPP project tracking process sets cost variance bandwidths and mandates justification and review for project cost estimates that have changed outside these bandwidths, including Competitive Upgrades. The purpose of establishing the Project Cost Working Group (PCWG) is to create a group with stakeholder input, oversight, and accountability that can provide a transparent review of transmission cost variances. To ensure cost estimate variances are addressed in a timely manner, the PCWG will evaluate projects exceeding allowable variance levels on a monthly basis. On a quarterly basis, the PCWG will provide a report of their findings and comments to stakeholders. The PCWG will also maintain the SPP Study Estimate Design Guide (SEDG). The PCWG will notify MOPC if a trend is developing in cost estimates deviating from the SEDG. The MOPC is responsible for determining if a review of the SEDG is required. However, this does not preclude PCWG from suggesting to the MOPC any other changes to the SEDG. The PCWG will also maintain the SPP Minimum Design Standards (MDS).
Upcoming Events
PCWG Governing Documents
Manager, Transmission Policy
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
- E: thestermann@sunflower.net
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PO BOX 1020
HAYS, KS 67601
Transmission Asset Strategy Mgr.
American Electric Power-OK Transmission Co. (TU)
- E: bajohnson1@aep.com
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212 E 6th St
Tulsa, OK 74119
Planning Analyst III
Southwest Power Pool
- E: jodell@spp.org
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201 Worthen
Little Rock, AR 72223