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Council denies SPS's proposed tariff changes for very large customers such as data centers
The council adopted Resolution No. 10-27-26-3 on first and final reading, on a voice vote with no opposition heard, denying Southwestern Public Service Company's request to amend its proposed "Large General Service - Transmission" tariff, requiring reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses, and authorizing participation in the coalition of cities, intervention and special counsel. Staff said SPS expects significant growth from large customers such as data centers that will require substantial electric investment, and that the coalition wants those customers to pay their share so existing households and businesses are not left with the costs if a project never opens, shuts down or fails to pay. Special counsel found the proposal did not sufficiently address how those costs would be assigned, and cities were not given advance notice. Staff said the denial does not stop SPS from serving new customers; the application continues at the Public Utility Commission.[1][2]
