…agreement averts the potential closure of BMR Energy, with WAPA committing to pay outstanding arrears. The agreement postpones BMR’s bid to sell power directly to large-scale consumers
As WAPA crews work to restore power, 45% of St. Thomas and 43% of St. Croix customers remain without power as of Thursday night; Haugland VI joins efforts on St. Thomas
Frett-Gregory announced the passage of Bill No. 35-0311, mandating WAPA to seek federal assistance within 60 days to address power outages and outdated equipment, with plans for grid modernization to be submitted within 270 days
…how bad it can actually be if there weren’t the men and women of WAPA standing hip deep in mud in the middle of the night in the rain, fixing stuff…that’s really a testament to our workforce,” he continued. WAPA Chief Operating Of…
…commissioners were confronted with a growing disparity between what WAPA pays for fuel, and what it recoups from ratepayers. Despite what WAPA claims is a growing balance in deferred fuel costs, the lack of audited financial state…
…elevated levels of copper and lead. In light of these findings, WAPA presented several precautionary measures. Residents were advised to let their water run for a few minutes before using it, a measure believed to help in flushing…
…we are still on target to resolve the contract disputes” between WAPA and Vitol, which would include the acquisition of the propane terminal by WAPA. Mr. Bryan, after reminding the listening public that the Senate authorized a lin…
…(AMI) is the utility’s “lifeline to its customers,” according to WAPA CEO Andrew Smith. But that lifeline is badly frayed and continues to deteriorate despite the company’s best efforts. WAPA officials, testifying before the Senat…
…substantial debts to VITOL. VITOL, the company engaged to undertake WAPA's costly propane conversion, initially projected the endeavor to be around $87 million. However, the final cost exceeded $200 million. In response, Act No. 8…
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