Company Profile
Western Area Power Administration
Company Overview
Join WAPA’s team and safely “keep the lights on” for millions of Americans. Guided by our Power Forward 2030 strategy, we market and deliver clean, renewable, reliable federal hydropower, which enhances America’s energy security and sustains its economic vitality. As part of the Department of Energy, WAPA provides premier power marketing and transmission services across 17,000+ miles of high-voltage transmission lines in 15 states. We operate and maintain the transmission system, providing energy to customers who serve about 40 million people in the West. Our robust partnerships help us deliver on our mission amid a dynamic energy landscape.
Company History
On Dec. 21, 1977, high gas prices and an emphasis on conservation led Congress to create the Department of Energy, including Western Area Power Administration—a new agency to sell and deliver hydropower across 15 central and western states.
Our nation still has some of these same concerns, as well as new energy industry issues that are cropping up every day. This makes WAPA's mission of delivering clean, renewable energy all the more crucial to meeting today's energy demands.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, Pre-Retirement Planning, Transportation Subsidy, Flexible Spending Accounts, Federal Holidays.