News Features

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WAPA Procurement staff visit field operations

WAPA’s Procurement team organized a field trip to Casper, Wyoming, aimed at reconnecting their staff with field operations, emphasizing the critical support they provide to live missions.

Members of the Western Area Power Administration take a group photo at a construction site in northern California.

WAPA’s Northern California construction project ‘a fairy tail’

With construction underway on WAPA’s soon-to-be-established Beale Substation, Sierra Nevada is paying particular attention to California’s native vernal pool fairy shrimp.

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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.

Four people are assembling puzzle pieces with icons of scales, a gavel, and a document. One person is on a ladder, one is seated, and two are standing. Utility poles are in the background.

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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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.

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.

A color-enhanced image of the inside of the preamplifier support structure within DOE's National Ignition Facility, located at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (Photo: Damien Jemison)

Back to baseloads: DOE unlocks low-carbon energy options

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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Engaging the leaders of tomorrow

On April 25, WAPA’s Headquarters staff offered children a glimpse into the multifaceted world of WAPA to learn about its diverse roles and occupations.

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