Southwestern Power Updates Hydro Rates Starting October 2025
Published Date: 8/29/2025
Notice
Summary
Southwestern Power Administration is updating its hydro power rates for the Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project starting October 1, 2025. This change affects customers who buy wholesale hydro energy and might impact their costs. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act by September 22, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Wholesale Hydropower Rate Change
Southwestern Power Administration filed tariff RDW-23 to change wholesale hydro power rates for the Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project, effective October 1, 2025. This filing may change costs for customers who buy wholesale hydro energy. If you want to intervene or protest, you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 22, 2025.
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