Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Grows in Right to Work Arkansas
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is investing a total of $150 million in order to expand operations in Right to Work Little Rock, Arkansas. As a result, the company will also create 165 new jobs. So this is a great economic addition!
From Talk Business:
“SPP is proud that our employee base, as well as the reach and value of our services are all growing as a result of our expansion into the western part of the country,” said SPP CEO Lanny Nickell. “We’re already well respected in the energy industry for our expertise in more affordably keeping the lights on across our region extending from Texas to North Dakota. Soon, consumers in a broader region throughout the West will also count on us to ensure dependable, affordable provision of wholesale energy.” […]
“As the workforce grows, so does the demand for reliable, affordable energy for families and businesses,” said Gov. Sarah Sanders. “Southwest Power Pool’s continued investment reflects the role Arkansas plays in supporting critical infrastructure, keeping communities powered and businesses moving. Their investment in Little Rock strengthens the operational backbone that makes this work possible and reinforces Arkansas’ place in the national energy landscape.”