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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) 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 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.

The Southwestern Power Administration filed a tariff submission on December 19, 2024, which concerns the Upper Great Plains Region Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Eastern Division under the Western Area Power Administration. The tariff is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Those wishing to intervene or protest this filing must submit their comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 21, 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic filing of comments and provides assistance through their Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

The Western Area Power Administration submitted a tariff filing, known as Rate Order No. WAPA-194, on February 16, 2021, with an effective date of March 25, 2021. The filing is detailed in a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which outlines the process for intervening or protesting this filing. Interested parties must submit their comments, motions to intervene, or protests by March 18, 2021, using the "eFiling" link on the FERC website, though mailing options are also available for those unable to file electronically. The full text of the notice is available on the FERC website, and the Commission has closed its Public Reference Room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Western Area Power Administration submitted a tariff filing on February 4, 2025, for implementing a new formula rate, effective April 1, 2025. Individuals who want to intervene or protest this filing need to follow specific rules outlined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Electronic submissions are encouraged, although physical mail is accepted. The deadline for comments or interventions is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2025.

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), 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 (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.

Western Area Power Administration has submitted a tariff filing on December 6, 2024, regarding the Open Access Transmission Tariff, set to take effect on February 4, 2025. Those who wish to intervene or protest this filing must do so by February 21, 2025, following the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The full document is accessible online through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) website, and electronic submissions are encouraged. Assistance is available through FERC’s online support or Public Reference Room.