Special emphasis programs
WAPA remains committed to providing electricity in many rural areas, including serving many tribal customers across our 15-state service territory.
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WAPA’s historical documents
Recently, many of WAPA’s historically significant physical records were transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Federal Records Center in Broomfield, Colo.
WAPA Transparency Site Updated with FY 2022 Data
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 31, 2023 CONTACT: Teresa Waugh, mediarelations@wapa.gov, 303-328-8225 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 $300.6 million to the U.S. Treasury. WAPA has returned a total of $4.5 […]
Secretary Granholm visits WAPA
On Friday, Jan. 20, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visited Western Area Power Administration’s Desert Southwest regional office in Phoenix, AZ.
WAPA Celebrates 45 Years Powering the West
WAPA celebrated 45 years as a power marketing administration
45th Anniversary Photo Contest
Employee photos showcase WAPA footprint
Positive leadership encourages a culture of trust
Being a leader is not about you.
Day in the Life: Trust your camo and journeymen
WAPA’s craftsmen are the employees who touch the transmission system; all crafts work in harmony to complete WAPA’s mission.
Sierra Nevada reduces CVP power bills
In wet water years, customers can receive a lot of hydropower under their Base Resource…
Get to Know DSW’s New Regional Manager
On June 19, Jack Murray took the helm as Desert Southwest’s senior vice president and regional manager.