…and others from COVID-19. Today, I reassure our community that WAPA is prepared and ready to respond to any windstorm event that may adversely affect our power production plants, electric grids or water production and distribution…
…bills and they were expected to move forward following amendments. WAPA Board Chairman Anthony Thomas, who is also the commissioner of the Dept. of Property and Procurement, told senators he saw no reason why change was needed. "T…
…to be aware of any unauthorized attempt to solicit monies for WAPA payments. WAPA Executive Director Lawrence J. Kupfer said Monday, the authority has received additional calls from customers reporting that they were threatened wi…
…appear to be targets of unauthorized attempts to solicit monies for WAPA payments, without authorization, the authority has made known. WAPA Executive Director Lawrence J. Kupfer said the authority has received calls from customer…
…performed as expected, by shutting down, to avoid extensive damage, WAPA said. WAPA, under unending pressure from multiple directions, has been trying hard to keep the lights on so as to not irritate an already sensitive situation…
…and install the equipment on a failing generator unit on St. Croix. WAPA’s governing board signed-off unanimously Thursday on a no-bid contract with RG Engineering of Puerto Rico to cannibalize the Unit 18 gas-turbine generator si…
…two standby four-megawatt generating units. The agreement secures WAPA a position in the Wartsila production line, and provides for engineering services for the two units, the authority said. In addition, the project includes up t…
The main focus at WAPA’s emergency board meeting on Thursday was hurricane preparedness and prompt post-hurricane response in the event of a major storm. Also discussed on the agenda was the procurement of ships, called floating h…
…and hurricanes. The work will continue through the hurricane season, WAPA said in a release Tuesday. More than 7,060 composite poles, capable of enduring wind speeds to 200 miles per hour, are slated for installation across the te…
…to light the $2.3 million that was sent to an offshore account from WAPA, which the authority maintains was a phishing scam -- said WAPA held an apparent closed-door meeting with lawmakers on Wednesday. “Late Wednesday morning I r…
…water flow into a five-million gallon storage tank at Kingshill, WAPA announced via release. The activation is part of ongoing efforts to restore normal potable water service to the island’s west end. The authority said it has bee…
…method by which to pay their electrical and potable water bills as WAPA launches its Auto Pay service, the authority announced today. “We are pleased to offer our customers yet another convenient and hassle-free method by which to…
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