⚡Notice of Tariff Filing by Southwestern Power Administration
The Department of Energy announces a tariff filing by the Southwestern Power Administration regarding wholesale rates for hydro power at the Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project. This filing, effective October 1, 2025, invites public engagement and interventions in accordance with regulatory procedures. Key deadlines for comments are also highlighted, emphasizing the opportunity for public participation.
Learn More⚡Rate Order SWPA-88 Increases Power Rates by 28.6%
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.
Learn More⚡Southwestern Power Administration Tariff Filing Notice
The Department of Energy's notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission details the Southwestern Power Administration's tariff filing for an Integrated System Rate Schedule. Interested parties are encouraged to intervene or comment by a specified deadline. Electronic filings are preferred, and the Office of Public Participation offers support for public engagement in Commission proceedings.
Learn More⚡New Integrated System Rate Order
The Administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA-87 (Rate Order), which provides the following Integrated System rate schedules: Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power (P-23), Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Service (NFS-23), and Wholesale Rates for Excess Energy (EE-23). These new rate schedules replace the existing power rates under Rate Schedules P-13B, NFTS-13A, and EE-13 which expire on September 30, 2025. Rate Schedules P-23, NFS- 23, and EE-23 increase the annual wholesale power rate for the Integrated System by 22.8 percent.
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