Fortitude Announces 15 MW Aurora, Nebraska Facility Now Participating in Southwest Power Pool Markets

Jaime Leverton, CEO of Fortitude

“A flexible power portfolio is central to our strategy for building and operating scalable, vertically integrated digital asset mining infrastructure.”

Jaime Leverton, CEO of Fortitude

“Our Aurora Facility demonstrates how we can leverage flexible power capabilities to respond dynamically to grid conditions, support grid reliability, and optimize our operating economics.”

Jaime Leverton, CEO of Fortitude

“Participation in SPP markets is intended to strengthen our ability to manage power consumption strategically while creating additional operational flexibility.”

Jaime Leverton, CEO of Fortitude

“As we continue to expand our infrastructure portfolio, we believe this approach will be a key driver of capital efficiency, operational performance, and long-term competitive advantage.”

Thomas Kent, CEO of Nebraska Public Power District

“Fortitude's Aurora Facility is a great example of how flexible electricity demand can benefit both our power system and the communities we serve.”

Thomas Kent, CEO of Nebraska Public Power District

“The Facility’s ability to operate at a consistent load while rapidly reducing consumption when grid conditions require it provides valuable flexibility without placing the same demands on the system as traditional, non-interruptible industrial loads.”

Thomas Kent, CEO of Nebraska Public Power District

“This partnership between Fortitude, our wholesale customer Southern Public Power District, and NPPD can help us better utilize existing generation resources, manage periods of peak demand, and support continued economic development in Nebraska.”

Thomas Kent, CEO of Nebraska Public Power District

“Fortitude and Southern have been great partners, and we look forward to building on this relationship.”