Public Affairs – Page 4 – Western Area Power Administration

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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.

June is National Safety Month

With so many safety topics to choose from, lets focus on a few that can make a big difference at work and our personal lives.

WAPA line crews respond to Iowa tornadoes

The Western Area Power Administration line crews are heading home after a week of repairing damaged transmission lines in southwestern Iowa.

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WAPA focuses on risk management

During National Wildfire Awareness Month in May, the Western Area Power Administration is increasing knowledge of wildfire risk and potential impacts.