Model Development Advisory Group

Model Development Advisory Group

The Model Development Advisory Group (MDAG) coordinates, develops and maintains transmission system planning models in accordance with SPP planning criteria, regional standards and procedures. The MDAG also supports development of interconnection-wide models.

The MDAG is comprised of representatives from SPP member companies and contract signatories. The MDAG was previously called the Model Development Working Group. The MDAG scope in the governing documents folder provides more information about this group and its work.

Upcoming Events

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December 12, 2024 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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January 21, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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January 23, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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February 18, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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February 27, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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March 18, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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March 20, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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April 22, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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April 24, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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May 20, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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May 22, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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June 17, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM
June 18, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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July 22, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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August 19, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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August 21, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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September 18, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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September 23, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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October 21, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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October 23, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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November 18, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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November 20, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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December 16, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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December 18, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM

CHAIR
John Turner

Planning/Reliability Engineer
WFEC

VICE CHAIRMAN
Brianna Haug

Electrical Engineer
Western Area Power Administration

STAFF SECRETARY
Zach Sabey

Senior Engineer
Southwest Power Pool

SECRETARY ASSISTANT
Eric Sullivan

Engineer II
Southwest Power Pool

Ryan Baysinger
Evergy
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Tyler Baxter
Corn Belt Power Cooperative
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Dustin Betz
Nebraska Public Power District
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Preston Blinsky
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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Jerry Bradshaw
City Utilities of Springfield Missouri
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Nathan Davis
Liberty Utilities
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Joe Fultz
Grand River Dam Authority
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Jesse Kreutzfeldt
Missouri River Energy Services
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Reené Miranda
Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
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Alex Mucha
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
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Scott Rainbolt
AEP
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Timothy Sell
ITC Holdings
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Scott Schichtl
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
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Jason Shook
GDS Associates, Inc.
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Liam Stringham
Sunflower Electric Power Corp.
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Mike Swan
Omaha Public Power District
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John Vara
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
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