Bureaucrats Slice Up Desert Hydro Power for 2028 Customers
Published Date: 9/3/2025
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Summary
The Western Area Power Administration is sharing its plan for how it will divide up power from the Parker-Davis Project in 2028. This affects businesses and communities that applied by January 31, 2025, and could change how much power they get and what they pay. The public can now review the list and share their thoughts before the plan is finalized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Proposed 2028 Power Allocations Announced
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) announced proposed allocations of Parker-Davis Project power for 2028. This directly affects businesses and communities that applied by January 31, 2025 and could change how much power they receive and what they pay.
Public Review and Comment Opportunity
WAPA published the proposed 2028 resource pool allottee list and is seeking public comments before finalizing the allocations. The public can review the list and submit comments on the proposed allocations now; the Final 2028 Plan was published in the Federal Register on November 12, 2024 and applications received by January 31, 2025 were considered.
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