WAPA

Proposed 2028 Power Allocations for Parker-Davis Project

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has released proposed 2028 power allocations for the Parker-Davis Project and is seeking public comment. This notice outlines the proposed allocations based on WAPA's Final 2028 Power Marketing Plan and includes a deadline for comments and a public virtual forum.

Boulder Canyon Project FY2026 Electric Rates Increase

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has confirmed and approved a 2.5% increase in the base charge and electric rates for the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) for fiscal year 2026. The base charge will rise from $74.3 million to $76.2 million, effective October 1, 2025, primarily due to decreased anticipated prior year carryover funds.

WAPA Proposed Formula Rate Extension Notice

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a notice proposing to extend its existing formula rates for balancing authority area and transmission provider services. The proposed extension, without changes, would run through September 30, 2031, with a comment period open from January 26, 2026, to March 27, 2026.

WAPA Rate Order WAPA-211 for Pacific Transmission Service Confirmed

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has confirmed and approved provisional formula rates for Pacific Alternating Current Intertie (PACI) point-to-point transmission service in the Sierra Nevada region. These rates, effective April 1, 2026, supersede previous rates and maintain the existing formula-based methodology with updated effective dates.

WAPA Notice on Collection Procedures for Environmental Habitat Provisions

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a notice confirming and approving collection procedures for environmental habitat provisions in the Sierra Nevada region. These procedures, which remain unchanged, are being republished for administrative purposes to remove references to a specific Power Marketing Plan.