Central Valley Power Funds Eco-Restoration with Steady Rules

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.

2025-12994 — 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.

2025-06951 — Sierra Nevada Region Pacific Alternating Current Intertie Point-to-Point Transmission Service-Rate Order No. WAPA-211

Starting October 1, 2025, the Sierra Nevada Region is rolling out new long-term rates for using the Pacific AC Intertie power lines, lasting until September 30, 2030. These changes affect anyone buying transmission services, introducing fairer pricing for both regular and extra capacity sales. If you use or plan to use these power lines, get ready for updated costs and formulas that keep things clear and balanced.

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: 2025-15234 — Solicitation of Statements of Interest for Membership on the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee

The government is looking for people to join the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC), which helps shape insurance rules. If you’re interested, you can apply once a year to be part of this important group. This is a great chance to have a say in insurance policies that affect lots of people!

Next: 2025-15237 — Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development; Amended Notice of Meeting

Heads up! The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development changed the end time for their big council meeting on September 10, 2025. This meeting affects researchers and health experts and will still be partly closed to the public. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the updated schedule!