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A transmission line stands on the water in the smoke.

Electric Utility Operations

In the Heat of the Blaze: WAPA Powers Local Communities

Nov. 19, 2018

Coming Together

Overhead Transmission

Human Cargo: WAPA's Use of Helicopters for Line Work

Dec. 5, 2017

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Electric Utility Operations

WAPA Helicopters: Saving Time and Money

Nov. 14, 2017

Hanging Tough

Overhead Transmission

Flight of the Linemen: Helicopter Bare-Hand Insulator Replacement

July 12, 2017

Located on historic Route 66, Needles, California, struggled with high rates and unreliable transmission service. Now its service has been improved and the city enjoys some of the lowest rates in the country.

Electric Utility Operations

Needles Is Back on the Map

April 12, 2017

Travis Weger

Public Affairs Specialist

Travis Weger is a public affairs specialist for Western Area Power Administration.