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Colorado Regional Middle School Science Bowl Coming Feb. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 22, 2020 CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 LOVELAND, Colo.—With the nation’s focus on energy independence and sustainability, it is important to promote the benefits of science and math among middle school youth. Western Area Power Administration is doing just that by hosting the Colorado Regional Middle School Science Bowl, a math and science competition […]
New Senior VP and Chief Information Officer Selected
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 16, 2020 CONTACT: Lisa Meiman, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7411 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Michael Montoya has been named Western Area Power Administration’s new senior vice president and chief information officer. Montoya officially assumes the role Jan. 19, although he has been acting in the CIO position since December 2017. “Mike will serve as one of […]
WAPA to Hold Public Scoping Meetings on the Rail Tie Wind Project EIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 6, 2020 CONTACT: Eric Barendsen, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7411 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Western Area Power Administration has scheduled two public scoping meetings Jan. 14 in Laramie, Wyoming, to describe the proposed Rail Tie Wind Project, identify the issues and environmental resources most important to the public and answer questions. Public meeting details • Date: […]
WAPA Completes Transition to New Reliability Coordinators
WAPA successfully completed its transition to new reliability coordinators for its balancing authorities and transmission operators in the Western Interconnection.
Top 10 Stories of 2019
The stories Closed Circuit told in 2019 covered a wide range of topics.