WAPA Sets New Rates for Sierra Nevada Power Lines Until 2030

2026-06002 — 2028 Resource Pool-Parker-Davis Project, Final Power Allocations

The Western Area Power Administration just finalized how it’ll share new hydropower from the Parker-Davis Project starting October 1, 2028. This affects current and new power customers by adjusting their power amounts and creating a special resource pool for new users. The changes kick in April 27, 2026, with service beginning in 2028, helping more folks get clean, reliable energy.

2025-20296 — Boulder Canyon Project

Starting October 1, 2025, the Boulder Canyon Project’s electric service rates will go up by 2.5%, raising the base charge from $74.3 million to $76.2 million for fiscal year 2026. This change mainly affects the power customers who get electricity from Hoover Dam and is due to less leftover money from last year. These new rates will stay in effect through September 30, 2026.

2025-16885 — 2028 Resource Pool-Parker-Davis Project, Proposed Power Allocations

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.

2025-15235 — Proposed Collections From Central Valley Project Power Contractors To Carry Out the Restoration, Improvement and Acquisition of Environmental Habitat Provisions of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act of 1992

The Western Area Power Administration’s Sierra Nevada region is keeping the same rules for collecting payments from Central Valley Project power contractors to help restore and improve the environment. These rules replace older ones but don’t change how much or when contractors pay. This update just cleans up paperwork and removes some outdated references.

2025-12994 — Colorado River Storage Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-220

The Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) has new formula rates ready if it joins the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). These updated rates will replace the old ones for transmission and related services, affecting customers who use CRSP’s power lines. The changes kick in only if CRSP becomes an SPP member, with current rates staying put until the end of 2028.

2026-03388 — Collections From Central Valley Project Power Contractors To Carry Out the Restoration, Improvement and Acquisition of Environmental Habitat Provisions of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act of 1992

Starting April 1, 2026, the Western Area Power Administration’s Sierra Nevada region will keep collecting money from Central Valley Project power contractors to help restore and improve environmental habitats. The rules for collecting these payments stay the same but are updated to remove old references. This ensures funds keep flowing smoothly to protect nature while power contractors continue their support.

Previous: 2025-06948 — Competitive Postal Products

The Postal Service just filed new prices for small packets and bulky letters coming into the U.S., starting January 1, 2026. This update affects anyone sending or receiving these items internationally and invites the public to share their thoughts. It’s all about keeping mail fair and clear, with changes kicking in next year!

Next: 2025-06952 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Railroad Retirement Board is updating the Employer's Quarterly Report form that railroad employers use to report and pay their unemployment and sickness insurance contributions. These changes mostly rename form fields to make things clearer, with no new costs or extra work expected. Employers must keep submitting this form every quarter, and the Board wants your feedback on these updates before they finalize them.