Southwest Power Pool Declares Conservative Operations until 1:00 P.M. on 2/20

Posted on
The Southwest Power Pool has declared a period of Conservative Operations through 1:00 p.m. on February 20.
We will update customers on the grid’s status as the morning progresses.
What is Conservative Operations Alert?

Conservative Operations Alerts are declared when SPP determines there is a need to operate its system conservatively based on weather, environmental, operational, terrorist, cyber or other events.

With a Conservative Operations Alert, energy conservation may be called upon if the current generation supply can’t meet consumer demand.

Grid conditions can change rapidly in these situations. Stay up-to-date on these changes by following our page for more information.

First Southern Baptist Church Receives $2,000 Southern Pioneer H.U.G.S. Grant

Posted on

Members of the Southern Pioneer H.U.G.S. team presented the First Southern Baptist Church Food Pantry with $2,000 in grant funding courtesy of the utility’s Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) program on Dec. 17. The food pantry will use the grant to offset costs associated with higher grocery bills.

“The food pantry has seen an increase in the need for food assistance coupled with an increase in grocery prices,” said Joe Denoyer, First Baptist Food Pantry representative. “We have seen our (the food pantry’s) grocery bill double over the years and are thankful to receive this grant.”

The food pantry distributes food on the second Saturday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m.

“The H.U.G.S. team is honored to present this grant to the First Southern Baptist Church Food Pantry,” said Ruby Terrazas, Southern Pioneer H.U.G.S. team member and energy services coordinator. “These dollars are generated from recycled materials from retired infrastructure in our service territory and go back into the community to serve a meaningful purpose.”

LIBERAL POLICE & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RECEIVES $4,000 H.U.G.S. GRANT

Posted on

Southern Pioneer Electric’s Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) Program presented the Liberal Police & Community Association with $4,000 in grants on Friday, Dec. 13. The grant will aid in funding the association’s LPD & Me Christmas program.

The program’s goal is to help children in the Liberal and surrounding communities have a Christmas to remember.

“The program is aimed at helping children from struggling families who may not otherwise get the opportunity to experience Christmas that way many of us get to,” said Dalanie Underwood, Liberal Police Department Community Police Coordinator.

The Liberal Police and Community Association will also utilize the funds to help children impacted by natural disasters in the area.

“We enjoy seeing the impact of these grants on local organizations and how they empower the community,” said Ruby Terrazas, H.U.G.S.  team member. “We look forward to seeing how the Liberal Police and Community Association will continue to support its community with these funds.”