Collaborative procurement meeting
Regional Procurement teams recently met for a three-day event aimed at fostering collaboration, breaking down regional silos and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
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Leadership Spotlight: Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams is a critical member of WAPA’s senior executive team for the Sierra Nevada region.
Driving Continuous Process Improvement forward
WAPA’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) program is championed by two relatively new leaders who are driving CPI forward from a long history and solid foundation for successful process improvement.
Secretary of Energy Excellence Award
In February 2024, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm presented Western Area Power Administration’s Scott Lund with the DOE Secretary of Energy Excellence Award.
Ice storm response
A strong winter storm spread layers of ice across the Interstate 94 corridor from Bismarck to Grand Forks.
DSW gleans benefits by streamlining rates
Desert Southwest recently consolidated the rates of its transmission systems, cutting administrative costs by simplifying the rates-making process.
Improving our safety culture at WAPA
As a learning organization, we strive to improve our processes, identify areas of improvement, and seek feedback from our employees.
Exciting evolution: the relaunch of Closed Circuit
In the spirit of innovation and progress, we are thrilled to announce a transformation in how we connect with you, our valued customers and stakeholders.
WAPA’s transparency site updated with FY 2023 data
Today, Western Area Power Administration met its commitment to customers and stakeholders to update The Source website with financial and operational information for the past fiscal year, which included returning $75.6 million to the U.S. Treasury. WAPA has returned a total of $4.6 billion in the past 16 years.