SPP issues resource advisory for its western balancing area
Southwest Power Pool announced an advisory for October 5–6, citing forecast uncertainty, potentially higher loads and seasonally severe heat.
- Publish date: 2026-10-03
- Category: HVDC & Substations
- Original source: Southwest Power Pool
- Reading time: 1 min
Advisory window
The notice was issued October 3 and covered the West Balancing Authority Area from 14:00 CT October 5 until midnight October 6.
Potential operating conditions
SPP said demand could exceed forecasts during peak hours and wind or solar output could be lower than expected. The advisory is a normal operating condition and does not ask the public to conserve.