Markets+

BPA announces a draft decision to join Markets+ in Oct 2028, joining other Wave 2 participants. Combined with Wave 1, the Markets+ footprint will span from the Desert Southwest to the Pacific Northwest. Momentum continues to grow. Read more: bit.ly/4sfWVwL

SPP's vice president of markets, Carrie Simpson, gave the closing remarks at the Western Seams Symposium stressing that all energy market participants are on the same team when it comes to reliability and efficiently delivering electricity. Read more: bit.ly/4s85kCg

In less than a month, SPP will expand its regional transmission organization (RTO) services into the Western Interconnection. Learn more here: bit.ly/3PxWnnf

Take a glance at the Markets+ happenings this month! View all meeting highlights here: spp.org/events/

SPP's Markets+ recently hosted the Western Seams Symposium in Tempe, Arizona, bringing together nearly 400 industry leaders, both online and in person, for in-depth conversations on seams and interoperability, RTO seams management and more. Learn more: marketsplus.org/resources.

Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) and Tacoma Power announced their commitment to join Markets+, SPP's western day-ahead and real-time market on Oct. 1, 2028. Read the full release here: spp.org/news-list/more…

We’re in full swing at the2026 Western Seams Symposium and things are just getting started! Follow along on our social channels for real-time updates, and stay tuned for a full event recap coming soon!

We're just two days away from the Western Seams Symposium and we can't wait to bring together industry leaders and energy professionals to share insights, tackle challenges and explore real-world solutions for effective seams management. Learn more: bit.ly/3YxdCqk

The West has reliability seams AND market seams. Markets+ only affects economics and provides participants more tools to improve grid efficiency. Your grid operators stay the same. Learn why the difference matters at the link in bio. bit.ly/46l6iST

Meet the experts shaping the future of the Western Interconnection at the Markets+ Western Seams Symposium! Learn more about the speakers, sessions and the full agenda here: bit.ly/3YxdCqk

SPP is pleased to announce Casey Cadle as director of seams strategy, effective February 17. This newly created position focuses on advancing interregional coordination as SPP’s energy markets evolve. Read more here: bit.ly/3ZIstyN

The Markets+ Western Seams Symposium is just a week away! Join the conversation in Tempe, AZ on Feb. 26. Attendees will engage in sessions exploring the opportunities, challenges, and practical solutions of seams management. southwestpowerpool.my.canva.site/2026-western-s…

One market = one rulebook. Multiple markets = competition and choice. Markets+ gives Western utilities alternatives. Why it matters: bit.ly/405l24H

Markets+ won’t change who operates the Western grid. It introduces market choice, transparency, and fair compensation. More options, same reliability. Learn how: bit.ly/4aHFiiV

The West already has the seams. Markets+ helps them work better: Connecting markets, improving efficiency, maintaining reliability. See how it works at the link below: bit.ly/4aAqTVG

Stay updated on the latest news and developments from Markets+ by viewing this month's newsletter: conta.cc/3On8X8h To have the Markets+ newsletter sent directly to your inbox, simply add the SPP Markets+ Exploder to your SPP.org account.

Markets+: Diverse, Reliable Energy For The West — Access to a cost-effective, reliable and diverse energy portfolio secures benefits for everyone. Take a closer look at Markets+ and discover how this comprehensive array of services will impact the West. marketsplus.org