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

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Sierra Nevada reduces CVP power bills

December 13, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

In wet water years, customers can receive a lot of hydropower under their Base Resource…

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Get to Know DSW’s New Regional Manager

November 20, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

On June 19, Jack Murray took the helm as Desert Southwest’s senior vice president and regional manager.

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Exceptional Employees Honored

November 15, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

The ESAs recognize those who excel in technical competency, enthusiasm, innovation and commitment to bettering themselves and WAPA.

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Enhancing Efficiency Through Robotic Solutions

November 8, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

WAPA is currently exploring the potential of robotics and automation.​

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Arizona Storm Shines Spotlight on WAPA-Wide Teamwork

October 25, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

On July 17, a powerful microburst with 80 mile-per-hour winds uprooted trees and damaged multiple high-voltage transmission lines,

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Preserving WAPA’s historical documents

L2I Program Participants Selected

September 29, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

In June, Administrator and CEO Tracey LeBeau announced the first participants of WAPA’s Leadership Learning Intensive, or L2I, Program.

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Open Mic Provides Innovative Learning Events

September 20, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

The Open Mic events are still new, and momentum continues to build since their inaugural session in December 2021.

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Environmental Protection Specialist Wins Emerging Leader Award

September 15, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

In May, Environmental Protection Specialist Andrea Severson received the Emerging Leader Award from RMEL in Denver, Colorado.

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WAPA Successfully Executes BIL Funding for Purchase Power

August 24, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

Western Area Power Administration is on track to fully expend the $500 million that the organization received from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Get to know CRSP MC’s new manager

August 17, 2022   /   2022, Closed Circuit, News Features

On May 22, Rodney Bailey became senior vice president and manager of the Colorado River Storage Project Management Center.

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