2025-07270Notice

Boulder Canyon Power Bills Spike 7.9%: Lights On, Wallets Lighter

Published Date: 4/28/2025

Notice

Summary

The Boulder Canyon Project is raising its electric service base charge by 7.9%, from $74.3 million to $80.2 million for fiscal year 2026. This change affects customers in the Desert Southwest and is mainly due to higher maintenance costs and less leftover money from last year. The new rates kick in on October 1, 2025, and stay until September 30, 2026.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Desert Southwest Power Rate Hike

If you are a customer in the Desert Southwest, the Boulder Canyon Project’s electric service base charge will increase 7.9%, from $74.3 million in FY2025 to $80.2 million for FY2026. The new rates take effect October 1, 2025, and remain in effect through September 30, 2026.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Effective Date
4/28/2025
10/1/2025

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Energy Department
Western Area Power Administration
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