Bureaucrats Slice Up Desert Hydro Power for 2028 Customers

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.

2025-15235 — 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 This update just cleans up paperwork and removes some outdated references.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.

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: 2025-16884 — Data Collection Available for Public Comments

The Small Business Administration wants to collect some new information and is asking the public for their thoughts before moving forward. This is a chance for small businesses and others to share their opinions on the changes. Comments are open for 60 days, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

Next: 2025-16886 — Opportunity To Comment on Changes to the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning

The Bureau of Land Management wants your thoughts on big updates to their plan for protecting the Greater Sage-Grouse across several Western states. These changes could affect land use in Idaho, Montana, the Dakotas, Nevada, California, Utah, and Wyoming. Speak up soon—your comments will help shape final decisions that impact wildlife and local communities!