An expanded audit scope prompts the WAPA emergency board decision, increasing Ernst & Young's contract to $3 million over 12 months, fully funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with an option for an additional 12-mont…
…to reduced generation capacity at the Randolph Harley Power Plant, WAPA has implemented a rotational outage schedule for the St. Thomas-St. John district. Power interruptions will occur in designated areas from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lemuel Lavinier and Lorraine Kelly to lead WAPA’s efforts in improving electric operations, enhancing financial management, and driving sustainable service delivery for the U.S. Virgin Islands
…are investigating possible root causes. A press release issued by WAPA on Friday notes that work is ongoing to repair several water line ruptures and leaks, including on a 10-inch main on West Julian Jackson Road, an 18-inch main …
…that J Benton Construction be awarded the contract to move WAPA’s electrical infrastructure along the Queen Mary Highway underground, the first of three phases of work along that transportation artery. Matthias Clark, a WAPA mech…
…times would represent an opportunity cost that was just too high for WAPA to bear under its current financial constraints. “That extra seven days’ worth of fuel is what, give or take like $3 million, and that’s viewed as money sit…
…scores, community involvement, and performance in a panel interview, WAPA said. Furthermore, UVI applicants must be accepted into or enrolled in UVI’s Engineering Program to qualify for the scholarship. The financial assistance co…
…$100 water vouchers. It requires residents to have an active WAPA water account and metered water usage between April and September 2023. The list of eligible neighborhoods encompasses areas La Grange, Smithfield, Wheel of Fortune…
…V.I. Water and Power Authority Governing Board on Monday increased WAPA CEO Andrew Smith's spending limit from $750,000 to $5 million. This increased in spending authority will remain effective until March 31, 2024, and is exclusi…
…Management program for this initiative. Amy Dempsey, representing WAPA, announced that the project is slated for completion in twelve months. "This is the first time we are undertaking an undergrounding project in a completely res…
…the authority as director of safety. According to a release from WAPA, Mr. Jones brings ten years of experience in safety management and most recently served as safety manager of Operations for Alliant Energy. During his tenure at…
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