Southwestern Power Bills Rising? Speak Up Before June Shock!
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
Southwestern Power Administration is updating its power rates starting June 1, 2025. This affects anyone who buys electricity from them, with possible changes in costs. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until May 28, 2025, to file your comments or protests.
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Southwestern Power Rate Change
If you buy electricity from the Southwestern Power Administration, your power rates may change when a new tariff takes effect on June 1, 2025. The filing says costs for customers could change, so your bill could go up or down.
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