DOE seeks public input on preliminary transmission corridors
The 45-day public comment period presents an opportunity for customers, Tribes and other stakeholders to provide feedback, which will be essential to informing DOE’s NIETC process.
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DOE seeks experts for Electricity Advisory Committee
The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity is now accepting nominations for new members to join the Electricity Advisory Committee.
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.
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.
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.
DSW deploys creative security solution
The Tucson Substation riprap installation showcases how WAPA innovates in the physical security space.
WAPA collaborates with GridLiance to explore congestion solutions, Boulder City, NV
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.
Three WAPA Divisions to Pursue Final Negotiations with Southwest Power Pool RTO
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.
WAPA selects Sierra Nevada regional manager
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.
WAPA completes Olmsted Power Marketing Plan
Earlier this year, WAPA finalized and published its Final 2025 Olmsted Power Marketing Plan, which specifies the terms and conditions under which WAPA will market energy from the Olmsted Project for the next 30 years, beginning in October 2024.