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Fiber optics to revolutionize information
From telephone and telegraph lines to 14.4k modems and satellite internet, the speed at which humans push and pull information has exponentially increased with every passing decade.
Procurement realignment
WAPA’s regional Procurement groups officially initiated a transition to a center-led organizational structure.
Spotlight on Paul Schwabe
In March 2022, Paul Schwabe joined WAPA as senior vice president and Transmission Infrastructure Program manager.
WAPA approves one transmission rate across four projects in Desert Southwest
Today, the Western Area Power Administration approved a single set of formula rates for four major transmission projects located in WAPA’s Desert Southwest region. Through the One Transmission Rate initiative, or OTR, DSW has consolidated the transmission rates of the Parker-Davis Project, Intertie Project, Central Arizona Project and ED5-Palo Verde Hub Project.
Exceptional Service Award winners
The Exceptional Service Award is WAPA’s most prestigious employee award.
WAPA employee recognized
Byron McCollum received the 2022 Business Utilization Director’s Award.
From backlog to blueprint excellence
Inside the hydroelectric industry the importance of accurate engineering drawings cannot be overstated.
Safety Corner
Recognizing and Avoiding Distraction both at home and in the workplace.
DOE & WAPA unveil $1.3B commitment to expand & strengthen the nation’s grid
On Monday, October 30th, 2023, Western Area Power Administration Administrator and CEO Tracey A. LeBeau joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, DOE Grid Deployment Office Director Maria Robinson and other public and private entities to announce nearly $1.3 billion in DOE commitments to expanding and strengthening transmission lines across six states.