Federal Energy Regulatory Commission unanimously approves SPP’s amended tariff, with provisions enabling Western members to join an RTO.

All financial goals met, $10 million returned to members.

Project first of several planned through 2028 under the generation and transmission cooperative’s Eastern Colorado Transmission Expansion.

A member has the flexibility to terminate its contract by providing a two-year notice and making a contract termination payment

Spanish Peaks Solar projects will generate 140 megawatts of renewable energy in Las Animas County, Colo., for Tri-State and its members.

NRPPD would terminate early its wholesale power contract with Tri-State on Jan. 1, 2027.

Tri-State has closed and funded a new $200 million credit facility for the construction of the cooperative’s two new solar projects.

Return of members’ equity is a hallmark of the cooperative business model.

Agreement encompasses critical components including power purchases, transmission and the sale of utility assets.