Tag: 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2022 CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov​, 720-962-7063 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Western Area Power Administration has published Data Driving Decisions, the Project and Asset Services summary for fiscal year 2021.  WAPA’s Project and Asset Services organization is responsible for executing four specific lines of business: the Asset Management, Asset Maintenance, Geospatial Information Systems […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2022CONTACT: Lisa Meiman, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720.962.7411 LAKEWOOD, Colorado – Paul Schwabe has been named Western Area Power Administration’s senior vice president and Transmission Infrastructure Program manager. “For many years it has been a true dream of mine to collaborate with WAPA and the TIP team,” said Schwabe. “I am incredibly humbled […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov​, 720-962-7063 BILLINGS, Mont. — Six middle schools will participate in a statewide science and math competition March 11 for the opportunity to represent Montana at the Departme​nt of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. In addition, a high school competition will be held March 12. The […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2022 CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Western Area Power Administration released its 2022 State of WAPA’s Assets (PDF) today. Since 2014, this forward-looking document has provided customers with an outline of WAPA’s upcoming capital investments and key initiatives for managing the multi-billion-dollar asset base entrusted to the organization. “WAPA has […]

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 22, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 FOLSOM, Calif. — Eight high schools will participate in a science and math competition Feb. 26 for the opportunity to represent northern California at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. The 30th annual Sacramento Regional High School Science Bowl, hosted by Western […]

By Sarah P.​​ The Leadership Development Program aims to cultivate learning and leadership by developing authentic leaders who embody WAPA’s core values and leadership competencies. Creating opportunities that enable employee potential, develop the current and next generation of leaders and attract and retain top talent is not an easy business, but it’s a fulfilling one.  […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 4, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 BISMARCK, N.D. — Twenty-two North Dakota high schools will compete in a statewide science and math competition Feb. 12 for the opportunity to represent North Dakota at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. The 31st Annual North Dakota Regional High School Science […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 4, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063​ HURON, S.D. — Five South Dakota high schools will compete in a statewide science and math competition Feb. 12 for the opportunity to represent South Dakota at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl this spring. The 29th Annual South Dakota Regional High School Science […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 31, 2022CONTACT: Philip Reed, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 720-962-7063 LAKEWOOD, Colo. – On Jan. 31, Western Area Power Administration met its commitment to customers and stakeholders to update The Source with financial and operational information for the past fiscal year, which included returning $298.1 million to the U.S. Treasury. WAPA has returned a total […]