Mini Summit Explores Reactive Vs. Creative Leadership
With the onset of COVID-19, strong leadership skills have never been more in demand; organizations around the world require agile responses to evolving short- and long-term needs.
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Portal migration increases security, performance
In 2005, Sierra Nevada launched its SNR Customer Portal to communicate and share information with its energy and transmission customers.
Liaison supports tribal customers
In late June, Jennifer Rodgers announced that DSW and CRSP partnered with the OCAO to support a temporary Tribal liaison detail.
EPTC Reflects on MPS Upgrades
In 2018, the Electric Power Training Center initiated an upgrade to its Miniature Power System.
WAPA First Administrator Passes Away
Robert Louis McPhail, the first person to serve as administrator of Western Area Power Administration, passed away Sept. 28 at the age of 85.
WAPA Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 30, 2021 CONTACT: WAPA – Eric Barendsen, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 303-704-0765 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Western Area Power Administration’s 2021 Annual Report is now available. The report’s theme, Balance, represents the many ways during the 2021 fiscal year in which the organization adapted to changes in the industry and the world while also pushing forward. “Achieving […]
Rail Tie wind project final environmental impact statement now available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2021 CONTACT: Eric Barendsen, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 303-704-0765 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Western Area Power Administration has released a final environmental impact statement, or EIS, for the interconnection of the proposed Rail Tie Wind Project. WAPA is evaluating an interconnection request submitted by ConnectGen Albany County, LLC, to connect the Rail Tie Wind Project to […]
Facility Closure Leads to Discovery of Older Site
In March 2019, Archaeologist Dave Kluth visited a WAPA communication site in Erhard, Minnesota, to perform a survey.
WAPA Names New Chief Strategy Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2021 CONTACT: Eric Barendsen, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 303-704-0765 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Kerry Whitford has been selected as Western Area Power Administration’s chief strategy officer by Administrator and CEO Tracey A. LeBeau. Whitford will assume the role on November 21. “Kerry brings decades of diverse experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, internal controls, […]
WAPA Welcomes White Belt Training
The Continuous Process Improvement Program launched its newest offering, Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training, in January.