Western Power Tweaks Transmission Sharing Rules
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
The Western Area Power Administration is updating its rules for how electricity transmission is shared, starting April 1, 2026. This change affects anyone using or managing power lines in the area and could impact how costs and access are handled. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act before the comment deadline.
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Transmission Tariff Change Effective April 1, 2026
If you use or manage power lines served by the Western Area Power Administration, its Open Access Transmission Tariff will be revised effective April 1, 2026. This change could affect how transmission access and transmission costs are handled for parties using those lines. If you want to protest or intervene in the filing, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2026.
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