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Western Area Power Administration

Safely provide reliable, cost-based hydropower and transmission to our customers and the communities we serve.​

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Year: 2022

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Leadership Summit 2022

December 21, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA leaders from across the organizational footprint gathered for the first major in-person and hybrid event since the pandemic began.

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Developing Power Forward 2030

December 21, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features, Strategy

The strategic plan is the successor to Strategic Roadmap 2024. It will guide WAPA through an evolving energy landscape for the next seven years.

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WAPA Celebrates 45 Years Powering the West

December 20, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA celebrated 45 years as a power marketing administration

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45th Anniversary Photo Contest

December 19, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

Employee photos showcase WAPA footprint

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Positive leadership encourages a culture of trust

December 13, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

Being a leader is not about you.

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Day in the Life: Trust your camo and journeymen

December 13, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA’s craftsmen are the employees who touch the transmission system; all crafts work in harmony to complete WAPA’s mission.

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Sierra Nevada reduces CVP power bills

December 13, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

In wet water years, customers can receive a lot of hydropower under their Base Resource…

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Get to Know DSW’s New Regional Manager

November 20, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

On June 19, Jack Murray took the helm as Desert Southwest’s senior vice president and regional manager.

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Exceptional Employees Honored

November 15, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

The ESAs recognize those who excel in technical competency, enthusiasm, innovation and commitment to bettering themselves and WAPA.

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Enhancing Efficiency Through Robotic Solutions

November 8, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA is currently exploring the potential of robotics and automation.​

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Learn more about what we do in our “How WAPA Does Business” guide (PDF) , our annual report​ and Stat​e of WAP​A’s Assets.

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