⚡Rate Order SWPA-88 Increases Power Rates by 28.6%
Southwestern Power Administration; Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project-Rate Order No. SWPA-88
Summary
The Acting Administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has confirmed, approved and placed into effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA-88 (Rate Order), which provides the rate schedule Wholesale Rates for Hydro Power and Energy at Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project (RDW-23). This new rate schedule for the Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project (Robert D. Willis) replaces the existing power rate under Rate Schedule RDW-15 which expires on September 30, 2025. Rate Schedule RDW-23 increases the annual wholesale power rate for Willis by 28.6 percent.
Agencies
- Energy Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The rate order increases the wholesale power rate by 28.6%, directly impacting businesses relying on this hydro power for operations and potentially affecting cost structures and pricing strategies.