Forest Service Partnership Prevents Outages
For the past several years, the U.S. has endured a series of devastating wildfires.
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Montana Schools To Compete in Science Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 BILLINGS, Mont. — Six middle schools will participate in a statewide science and math competition March 11 for the opportunity to represent Montana at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. In addition, a high school competition will be held March 12. The […]
New Tool Saves Time, Improves Inspections
Last month WAPA launched a new tool that will enable us to more effectively monitor the health of our transmission system and efficiently react to condition issues.
2022 State of WAPA’s Assets Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2022 CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Western Area Power Administration released its 2022 State of WAPA’s Assets today. Since 2014, this forward-looking document has provided customers with an outline of WAPA’s upcoming capital investments and key initiatives for managing the multi-billion-dollar asset base entrusted to the organization. “WAPA has always […]
Northern California High Schools to Compete In Science Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 22, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 FOLSOM, Calif. — Eight high schools will participate in a science and math competition Feb. 26 for the opportunity to represent northern California at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. The 30th annual Sacramento Regional High School Science Bowl, hosted by Western […]
Strategically Building Our Safety Culture
Safety is one of WAPA’s Strategic Enablers, as identified in our Tactical Action Plan.
WAPA At Its Best Is…
I believe that WAPA’s success has a lot to do with its culture, and its culture is created by its employees.
Reflecting On LDP’s Supercharged Year
By Sarah P. The Leadership Development Program aims to cultivate learning and leadership by developing authentic leaders who embody WAPA’s core values and leadership competencies. Creating opportunities that enable employee potential, develop the current and next generation of leaders and attract and retain top talent is not an easy business, but it’s a fulfilling one. […]
CSO Shares Journey to WAPA
On Nov. 21, 2021, Kerry Whitford officially joined WAPA as the organization’s chief strategy officer.
North Dakota High Schools to Compete in Science Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 4, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 BISMARCK, N.D. — Twenty-two North Dakota high schools will compete in a statewide science and math competition Feb. 12 for the opportunity to represent North Dakota at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. The 31st Annual North Dakota Regional High School Science […]