SPP issues Energy Emergency Alert Level 1

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Southwest Power Pool declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1 going into Thursday, February 18.

Generation is currently sufficient to serve system-wide demand across the region and to fully satisfy operating reserve requirements.
Southwest Power Pool

According to a press release, SPP continues to urge all homes and businesses in the region to conserve electricity, but are not directing any interruptions of service. The company says the public should follow their service providers’ directions regarding local outages, tips for conservation and safety.

Previously, SPP declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 2.