Mend the Gap with Duane Highley
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Mend the Gap with Duane Highley
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What happens when parts of the Western grid aren’t fully connected — and how do we fix it?
In this episode of Western Watts, hosts Elizabeth Schilling and Julia Eshleman sit down with Tri‑State CEO Duane Highley to explore how regional transmission organizations (RTOs) can help mend the gap between fragmented power systems in the West.
Duane breaks down what RTOs are, why coordination across state lines matters, and how joining the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) RTO will benefit communities across Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, and Wyoming. From lowering long‑term costs and improving reliability to smarter transmission planning and better use of existing resources, this conversation gets to the heart of how a more connected grid can work better for everyone.
🎧 Tune in to learn how regional collaboration is shaping the future of energy in the West.