Utility Dive•3 months ago
La Plata Electric CEO: Why Western utilities are moving toward regional markets
- •La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is transitioning into the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), signaling a broader trend among Western utilities towards regional market integration.
- •This move is projected to deliver an immediate reduction of approximately 20% in greenhouse gas emissions for LPEA.
- •LPEA anticipates reduced wholesale power costs as a direct result of joining SPP, which translates to potential savings for large power consumers and improved market conditions for developers.
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