Tim Vigil is the Director of the Market Monitoring Unit at Southwest Power Pool, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the electric utility industry. His extensive career includes roles such as COO at Delta-Montrose Electric Association and director-level positions at NextEra Energy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Northridge.
His career path demonstrates a uniquely broad expertise across the energy landscape, having held leadership roles in operations, member relations, strategic development, and now independent market monitoring.
Tim Vigil
Director, Market Monitoring Unit at Southwest Power Pool
Montrose, Colorado, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Market Monitoring
As Director of the Market Monitoring Unit at SPP, he is responsible for market oversight, identifying design flaws, and ensuring fair competition in the western markets.
Western Interconnection
He has deep experience in the Western U. S. power grid, including chairing the Western Markets Executive Committee and being instrumental in forming the SPP Western Energy Imbalance Service.
Utility Operations
His time as Chief Operating Officer at Delta-Montrose Electric Association provided him with direct experience managing the engineering and operations divisions of an electric cooperative.
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Work History
9-2025
Director, Market Monitoring Unit at Southwest Power Pool
7-2025 - 9-2025
Chief Member Relations and Strategy Officer at PNGC Power
12-2023 - 7-2025
Director Development- GridLiance, NextEra Energy Transmission at NextEra Energy, Inc.
4-2023 - 12-2023
Director Development- NextEra Energy Resources at NextEra Energy, Inc.
1-2022 - 4-2023
Chief Operating Officer at DMEA - Delta-Montrose Electric Association
8-2020 - 1-2022
Senior Vice President and Colorado River Storage Project Manager at Western Area Power Administration
3-2021 - 8-2021
Senior Vice President and Rocky Mountain Regional Manager (Acting) at Western Area Power Administration
2-2019 - 8-2020
Vice President of Power Marketing, Colorado River Storage Project at Western Area Power Administration
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from California State University, Northridge
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Location : Montrose, Colorado, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director, Market Monitoring Unit at Southwest Power Pool
