2024 – Page 5 – Western Area Power Administration

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Delivering excellence through Continuous Process Improvement

WAPA’s CPI community of over 300 members drives efficiency through Lean Six Sigma, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development to enhance operations.

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One-stop tool now available for transmission permitting

DOE’s new portal streamlines transmission project permitting, cuts review timelines and enhances coordination with Tribes and stakeholders.

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Kayti Bashore honored with HR Strategic Partnership Award

Kayti Bashore received the 2024 HR Strategic Partnership Award for her outstanding leadership and collaboration with HR, exemplifying excellence and fostering organizational success.

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EPTC gets an upgrade

Discover the exciting new upgrades at WAPA’s Electric Power Training Center, featuring modern meeting spaces, enhanced training simulators and more.

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Day in the life of Power System Dispatchers

Learn about the intricate world of WAPA’s Power System Dispatchers, who ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid amid complex and challenging conditions.

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WAPA IT supervisor finds passion in blacksmithing

Marks Phelps is an IT supervisor at WAPA who is passionate about blacksmithing.

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Desert Southwest’s Record Archival Project

Discover how WAPA’s record archival project is preserving history, optimizing space, and transitioning to digital records in a milestone effort.

Remembering D-Day

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we pause to honor the bravery, sacrifice and determination of the Allied forces who undertook this monumental task.