Transmission Working Group

Transmission Working Group

The Transmission Working Group (TWG) develops and oversees regional and interregional transmission planning processes, including generator interconnection and long-term transmission service study processes. The TWG reviews proposed transmission interconnections and coordinates transmission planning activities to develop SPP’s Integrated Transmission Plan and Transmission Expansion Plan.

The TWG is comprised of representatives from transmission-owning members with up to an equal number of transmission-using members from the SPP membership. The TWG scope in the governing documents folder provides more information about this group and its work.

Upcoming Events

LOCATION: Tri State Offices, Westminster, Colorado
TIME:
September 24, 2024 8:00AM - 5:00PM

LOCATION: Tri State Offices, Westminster, Colorado
TIME:
September 25, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM

LOCATION:
TIME:
October 29, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM
October 30, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM

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TIME:
December 10, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM
December 11, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM

CHAIR
Derek Brown

Regulatory Affairs Manager
Evergy

VICE CHAIRMAN
Scott Benson

Manager, Resource & Transmission Planning
Lincoln Electric System

STAFF SECRETARY
Sherri Maxey

Lead Planning Specialist
Southwest Power Pool

Andrew Berg
Missouri River Energy Services
Sectors: Municipals
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Jerry Bradshaw
City Utilities of Springfield Missouri
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Jarred Cooley
SPS/Xcel Energy
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Clifford Franklin
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Sectors: Cooperatives
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Joe Fultz
Grand River Dam Authority
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James Ging
Kansas Power Pool
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Arash Ghodsian
Grain Belt Express LLC
Sectors: Independent Transmission Co
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Steve Hohman
OPPD
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Kalun Kelley
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
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John Knofczynski
East River Electric Power Cooperative
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Randy Lindstrom
Nebraska Public Power District
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Jim McAvoy
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
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Matthew McGee
AEP
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Nate Morris
Liberty Utilities (Empire District Electric Comp.)
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Michael Mueller
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
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Nathan McNeil
Midwest Energy, Inc.
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Gayle Nansel
Western Area Power Administration
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Temujin Roach
EDF-Renewables
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Jason Shook
GDS Associates, Inc.
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Adam Snapp
OG&E
Sectors: Investor-Owned
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Neeya Toleman
NextEra Energy Transmission, Southwest
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Michael Wegner
ITC Holdings
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Phil Westby
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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Noman Williams
GridLiance High Plains LLC
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David Sargent
Southwestern Power Administration
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James Vermillion
AECI
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Kyle Watson
Entergy Services
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