News Features

Power lines in Upper Great Plains region suspended over green fields.

Six WAPA customers selected to pursue clean energy projects

AEPCO, Basin, CORE, Minnkota Power, Tri-State and United Power were selected as finalists for funding through the USDA’s New ERA program.

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WAPA crews spin up for South Dakota tornado response

WAPA crews responded to four destroyed and damaged transmission towers structures Aug. 28 after an EF-2 tornado touched down in South Dakota, resulting in $1.3 million of damage.

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20 years of Path 15

Path 15 public private partnership enhanced the transmission grid.

Image shows greenish water flowing out from the bottom of Glen Canyon Dam. Reddish rock walls rise in the background and on the right side, and the concrete wall of the dam fills the left side. White water sprays out of two large bypass tubes on the far side of the river.

WAPA navigates costs of countering smallmouth bass

WAPA collaborates to counter invasive smallmouth bass in the Grand Canyon, balancing environmental protection with the challenges of maintaining hydropower generation.

A power transformer sits ablaze at a substation in the desert

Arizona transformer fire spurs WAPA emergency response, containment

WAPA’s Desert Southwest region responded to a transformer fire caused by a lightning strike at its Test Track Substation near Maricopa, Arizona.

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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.

WAPA rethinks power sales for an uncertain era

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.

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.

Illustration - wildfire appreciation month

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.