Carrie Simpson
Vice president of markets at Southwest Power Pool. She helps utilities optimize their portfolio to best serve customers economically and reliably.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 39min
Carrie Simpson of the Southwest Power Pool on RTO Expansion and Markets+
Carrie Simpson, Vice President of Markets for Southwest Power Pool, brings decades of expertise in power trading, including a stint at Enron. In this engaging discussion, she dives into the groundbreaking expansion of SPP’s RTO into the West, marking a significant milestone in organized wholesale markets. Carrie also explores the evolution of market designs, the challenges of integrating renewables and storage solutions, and how the new Markets+ offering aims to enhance reliability and efficiency across diverse energy sectors.
Jul 22, 2025 • 24min
Bringing organized markets to the Wild West
Carrie Simpson, Vice President of Markets at Southwest Power Pool, brings a wealth of experience from her early days at Enron to her current role optimizing utilities for better service. She discusses the transition from turmoil in power trading to the innovative Markets+ initiative, designed to enhance collaboration among Western utilities. Carrie delves into why these markets are now critical and the challenges ahead for integrating new practices. Her insights on building a more organized energy landscape are both enlightening and forward-thinking.
