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

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Day in the life of Power System Dispatchers

June 13, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, News Features

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

June 12, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, Information Technology

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

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Desert Southwest’s Record Archival Project

June 11, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, News Features

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

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Remembering D-Day

Remembering D-Day

June 6, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Leadership Corner, Special Emphasis

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.

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June is National Safety Month

June 5, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Safety Corner

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.

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WAPA rethinks power sales for an uncertain era

May 30, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Customer Opportunities, News Features

With extreme weather events on the rise, WAPA has faced growing energy costs. Yet, as it has from its inception, the organization continues to adapt.

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Tornado Damage

WAPA line crews respond to Iowa tornadoes

May 28, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

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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Memorial Day - In Memory of our Heroes

Honoring Memorial Day: A Tribute to Our Heroes

May 27, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Leadership Corner, Special Emphasis

Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

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WAPA focuses on risk management

May 23, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features, Strategy

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

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Back to baseloads: DOE unlocks low-carbon energy options

May 21, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

Carbon-free, cost-effective, reliable power that backs up renewables like wind and solar, built by U.S. companies and owned by U.S. utilities.

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