Economic Studies Working Group
Economic Studies Working Group
The Economic Studies Working Group (ESWG) advises and assists SPP staff in determining the appropriate data, planning methods and processes for developing and evaluating economic transmission expansion options for the SPP region.
The ESWG is comprised of representatives from SPP’s membership. The ESWG scope in the governing documents folder provides more information about this group and its work.
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
December 10, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
January 28, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
January 29, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
February 25, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
February 26, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Evergy, Kansas City, Missouri
TIME:
April 01, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00AM
LOCATION:
Evergy, Kansas City, Missouri
TIME:
April 02, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
April 29, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
April 30, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
May 27, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
May 28, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
June 24, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
June 25, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
TBD
TIME:
July 29, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
TBD
TIME:
July 30, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
August 26, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
August 27, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
TBD
TIME:
September 30, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
October 01, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
October 28, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
October 29, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
December 17, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM
CHAIR
Calvin Daniels
Principal Resource Planning Engineer
WFEC
VICE CHAIR
Jordan Schmick
Regional Transmission Planner
Xcel Energy
STAFF SECRETARY
Susanna Padilla
Planning Specialist II
Southwest Power Pool
Jerry Bradshaw
City Utilities of Springfield Missouri
Steve Gaw
Advanced Power Alliance
Hassan Hayat
American Electric Power
Jody Holland
GridLiance High Plains LLC
John Knofczynski
East River Electric Power Cooperative
Gayle Nansel
Western Area Power Administration
Tim Owens
Nebraska Public Power District
Jordan Schmick
Xcel Energy
Jeremy Severson
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Michael Watt
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Michael Wegner
ITC Holdings
ESWG Governing Documents