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

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Safety Corner: Fire preparedness essentials

October 12, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Fire can happen anywhere, and we all need to be prepared to protect ourselves

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20 years of Path 15 T-line

October 8, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

Grid operators energized the Path 15 upgrade in autumn 2004.

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Safeguarding the Colorado River ecosystem

October 8, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

A remarkable scientific journey took place within the depths of the Grand Canyon.

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EPTC rolls out new courses for FY24

October 5, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA pre-registrations have far exceeded any in previous years.

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DSW deploys creative security solution

October 3, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

The Tucson Substation riprap installation showcases how WAPA innovates in the physical security space.

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WAPA.gov gets a modern makeover

October 2, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

Our dedicated Web Management team successfully modernized and migrated the site, significantly enhancing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

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Secure our world

October 1, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

Practicing cybersecurity basics can make a huge difference in protecting your information and systems that you use.

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WAPA collaborates with GridLiance to explore congestion solutions, Boulder City, NV

September 29, 2023   /   News Releases

Today, Western Area Power Administration and GridLiance, LLC, announced a joint memorandum of understanding to explore improvements to relieve bulk electric transmission system congestion in the area of Boulder City, Nevada.

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Three WAPA Divisions to Pursue Final Negotiations with Southwest Power Pool RTO

September 12, 2023   /   News Releases

Western Area Power Administration has announced that its Colorado River Storage Project and Rocky Mountain region will pursue final negotiations toward full membership in the Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization.

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MICHELLE WILLIAMS Senior Vice President and Sierra Nevada Regional Manager Western Area Power Administration

WAPA selects Sierra Nevada regional manager

August 25, 2023   /   News Releases

The Bureau of Reclamation and Western Area Power Administration announced today that Deputy Regional Director Michelle Williams will transition to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for WAPA’s Sierra Nevada region as of November 6.

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