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The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), under the Department of Energy, has issued a notice confirming and approving new Provisional Formula Rates for various services associated with the Central Valley Project. These rates, effective from March 25, 2021, to December 2024, cover Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Services, Sale of Surplus Products, and updates to existing Energy Imbalance and Generator Imbalance services. The new rates aim to align WAPA’s practices with broader energy markets, manage costs efficiently, and ensure fair pricing for energy services in the Sierra Nevada Region.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the Department of Energy, is proposing new rates for transmission and related services for the Upper Great Plains region. These changes are related to WAPA's potential increased involvement in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), a regional transmission organization. If approved, the new rates will begin on April 1, 2026, and will last for five years. WAPA aims to update its rate formulas to account for future participation in SPP's expanded network, ensuring that costs are covered efficiently while adapting to new settlement requirements.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is considering new formula rates for transmission and ancillary services under the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) to be recovered if CRSP decides to join the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). These rates are expected to be effective starting April 1, 2026, and will last for five years. Public consultation and comments on this proposal will be held from December 30, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with virtual forums scheduled on February 19, 2025. The proposal includes plans for CRSP to transfer control of some transmission facilities to SPP, affecting the way costs are calculated and billed.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has extended its existing rates for transmission and ancillary services in the Upper Great Plains region's Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program—Eastern Division until September 30, 2030. These rates include services like scheduling, system control, and various types of reserve services. The extension keeps the current rates unchanged and places them into effect on an interim basis from October 1, 2025. WAPA will submit these rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for final approval.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the Department of Energy (DOE), is proposing new formula rates for the Loveland Area Projects and related services. These proposed rates are necessary for WAPA to potentially join the Southwest Power Pool, an organization that manages electricity transmission across several states. The rates will be influenced by projections of future costs and will need approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. If WAPA becomes a member, the new rates would take effect on either the membership date or April 1, 2026, and remain until March 31, 2031, unless changed.

The Western Area Power Administration has approved a new provisional formula rate for the electric service of the Provo River Project, effective from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. This new rate schedule, known as PR-3, will replace the existing PR-2 rate schedule, which expires in 2025. While the formula for the rate hasn't changed, it updates some contract references. The rate will remain provisional until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gives final approval, or it could be replaced sooner if another rate comes into effect.