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Power System Safety Manual notebook

Safety Corner

August 9, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Every August, WAPA begins a five-month process to revise the Power System Safety Manual, an effort made successful by employee participation.

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Jonathan Aust, the Vice President of Power Operations for the Colorado River Storage Project, Desert Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions.

Get to Know Jon Aust: Vice President of Power Operations

August 9, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, News Features

Vice President of Power Operations for CRSP, oversees two 24/7 control centers in Loveland, Colorado, and Phoenix, Arizona, supporting a seven-state region.

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WAPA completes Olmsted Power Marketing Plan 

August 9, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Markets, News Features

Earlier this year, WAPA finalized and published its Final 2025 Olmsted Power Marketing Plan, which specifies the terms and conditions under which WAPA will market energy from the Olmsted Project for the next 30 years, beginning in October 2024.

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ELDP graduates third group of future WAPA leaders

August 9, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

As participants in Leadership Development’s third cohort of the Emerging Leaders Development Program, a group of 25 candidates committed to two separate in-person, week-long training courses and an individual coaching session.

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Senior VP and CFO Michael Peterson presents financial update information during the Annual Customer Meeting at WAPA Headquarters in Lakewood, Colo., on Feb. 8, 2023.

Financial Operations: Redesign better prepares supervisors

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

The Financial Operations group within the WAPA Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s Finance and Accounting team provides a repeatable case study in workforce management and succession planning.

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HPI champions promote safety, reliability and quality

August 8, 2023   /   2023, 2024, Closed Circuit, News Features

Human Performance Improvement and Just Culture Program, or HPI/JC, continues to develop a framework that focuses on optimizing the performance of individuals and business units. 

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Safeguarding the grid through vegetation management

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

Over the past several years, the United States has witnessed an increase of wildfire activity and intensity, threatening safe and reliable electrical transmission throughout the West.

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The value of safety committees

June 18, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features, Safety Corner

Safety committees help keep WAPA employees safe on a local and organizational basis. They also can use input and participation from you.

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IT leader earns Secretary’s Achievement Award

June 16, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, Information Technology, News Features

Cybersecurity Advisor Jim Ball was recognized for participating on the Clean Energy Corps’ Core Competency Interview Team.

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Revitalizing Estes-to-Flatiron infrastructure

June 16, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, News Features

This transformative project will replace a pair of high voltage transmission lines that serve Estes Park.

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