Tim Vigil named director of SPP Market Monitoring Unit for Markets+

Derek Wingfield | Source: SPP | Posted 09/20/2025

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Southwest Power Pool (SPP) named Tim Vigil the director of the Market Monitoring Unit’s (MMU) branch focusing on Markets+, SPP’s western day-ahead and real-time market. This is a new position within the MMU created in preparation for SPP’s launch of its western market in 2027.

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Tim Vigil has been appointed as the director of the Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) for Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) Markets+, which is set to launch its western day-ahead and real-time market in 2027. Carrie Bivens, SPP's vice president of market monitoring, expressed enthusiasm about Vigil's extensive industry knowledge and experience, which will be crucial for the MMU's preparations and oversight responsibilities.

In his new role, Vigil will oversee the development of market monitoring reports, manage the identification of market design flaws, and support a surveillance team to monitor participant behavior. His previous experience includes significant roles in the formation of the SPP Western Energy Imbalance Service market and leadership positions at various energy organizations. The MMU operates independently from the regional transmission organization to ensure unbiased oversight of market activities.

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