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Supply chains impact power transmission systems

April 23, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

The current supply chain environment has raised concerns regarding equipment acquisition.

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Nebraska storm response

April 10, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

Residents of several Western Nebraska communities were faced with a blistering cold front which evolved into severe winds and blizzard conditions, resulting in the loss of power for more than 12,000 customers and damage to transmission lines and towers.

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Inter-regional partnership paves the way for the future

April 8, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA’s Colorado River Storage Project initiated a new Inter-Regional Service Partnership Agreement.

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WAPA’s Annual Customer Meeting 2024 

April 5, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA convened its Annual Customer Meeting, continuing its tradition of fostering open dialogue and collaboration with its customers and stakeholders.

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Collaborative procurement meeting

April 1, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

Regional Procurement teams recently met for a three-day event aimed at fostering collaboration, breaking down regional silos and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

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Ice storm response

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

A strong winter storm spread layers of ice across the Interstate 94 corridor from Bismarck to Grand Forks.

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DSW gleans benefits by streamlining rates

March 20, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Markets, News Features

Desert Southwest recently consolidated the rates of its transmission systems, cutting administrative costs by simplifying the rates-making process.

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Tools for hybrid success

December 11, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

We evolve and cultivate our culture and work practices to improve employee engagement, productivity and well-being.

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Fiber optics to revolutionize information

December 8, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

From telephone and telegraph lines to 14.4k modems and satellite internet, the speed at which humans push and pull information has exponentially increased with every passing decade.

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Procurement realignment

December 8, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA’s regional Procurement groups officially initiated a transition to a center-led organizational structure.

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