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

LOCATION: Virtual
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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

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January 20, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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January 22, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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February 17, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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February 19, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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March 17, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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March 19, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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April 21, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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April 23, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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May 19, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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May 21, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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June 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM
June 17, 2026 8:30AM - 12:00PM

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July 23, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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August 18, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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August 20, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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September 22, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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September 24, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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October 20, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

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October 22, 2026 1:00PM - 3:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
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November 17, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

LOCATION: Virtual
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December 15, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM

CHAIR
Mike Swan

Transmission Planning Engineer
Omaha Public Power District

STAFF SECRETARY
Tammy Bright

Senior Program Analyst
SPP

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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