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Title: 2012 Annual Report [WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION]

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1133040

Fiscal Year 2012 brought some tumultuous and uncertain times to Western. The utility industry and technology continued to evolve, and the demand for constant flow of power and transmission system reliability continued to increase. Western kept pace by continuing to deliver reliable, cost-based hydropower while reviewing and updating business practices that took into account how the energy industry is evolving. During this time of exponential change, Western tackled many challenges, including: Reviewing the Transmission Infrastructure Program processes and procedures; Responding to Secretary of Energy Steven Chu’s memorandum to create a modern, efficient and reliable transmission grid; Weathering record-breaking natural disasters in our service territory; Completing our role in TIP’s flagship project—the Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. transmission line; Incorporating new, far-reaching regulations and industry trends.

Research Organization:
Western Area Power Administration
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1133040
Report Number(s):
WAPA_annrep12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English