Southwestern Public Service Company Announces Resource Plan to Meet Future Energy Needs

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The IRP supports projected load growth and reliability requirements, securing replacement energy and capacity for retiring resources. The plan outlines SPS's projected resource needs ranging from 5,300 MW to 10,200 MW by 2030. In alignment with this plan, SPS issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking approximately 3,200 MW of accredited generation capacity by 2030. The RFP received bids, and the portfolio selection report filed in July 2025 includes 3,121 MW of accredited capacity resources. SPS expects to file for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity with regulatory bodies in the second half of 2025, with approvals anticipated in 2026.

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