
Improving our safety culture at WAPA
As a learning organization, we strive to improve our processes, identify areas of improvement, and seek feedback from our employees.
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Western Area Power Administration
Safely provide reliable, cost-based hydropower and transmission to our customers and the communities we serve.


As a learning organization, we strive to improve our processes, identify areas of improvement, and seek feedback from our employees.

In the spirit of innovation and progress, we are thrilled to announce a transformation in how we connect with you, our valued customers and stakeholders.

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

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.

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

In March 2022, Paul Schwabe joined WAPA as senior vice president and Transmission Infrastructure Program manager.

The Exceptional Service Award is WAPA’s most prestigious employee award.

Byron McCollum received the 2022 Business Utilization Director’s Award.

Inside the hydroelectric industry the importance of accurate engineering drawings cannot be overstated.

Recognizing and Avoiding Distraction both at home and in the workplace.
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