…medical equipment from disruptions. Beyond the BESS upgrade, WAPA also announced plans to expand its fleet with electric vehicles (EVs), including additional bucket trucks and essential line department vehicles. These upgrades, al…
Despite escalating complaints against Liberty, Viya, and WAPA on social media, most grievances are not being officially reported to the PSC, leaving many issues unresolved and unaddressed
…of Energy and the Army Corps of Engineers. The aim is to modernize WAPA's electrical grid and water systems, improve reliability, and incorporate advanced technologies. The governor noted that WAPA has already been working with se…
…“We just went through a crisis with agencies not paying WAPA, and here it is [where] we are building a budget shorting the utility category,” she pointed out. The FY2025 budget reduction will also force the Bureau to contend with…
…the actions taken, Mr. Bryan vetoed Bill No. 35-0200, which required WAPA to provide a six-month water bill abatement to residential customers in areas affected by unsatisfactory levels of lead and copper. He expressed concerns ab…
…attributed to the damaged transformer, revealed Chavanté Marsh, WAPA’s Director of Project Management. The project is an urgent one, Ms. Marsh argued, since it would take at least two years to get a new transformer online – years …
…valid and should come into force. Ahead of Thursday’s Board meeting, WAPA indicated that the governing body was now in compliance with the legislation. “After thorough legal review, the Governing Board and legal counsel confirm th…
…the financial security of the V.I. Water and Power Authority. WAPA has established credit facilities at the two financial institutions. The board also heard from WICO Executive Director Anthony Ottley, who said the company had rec…
…two airports, the future of energy based on Mr. Bryan's plans for WAPA, and ongoing and upcoming disaster recovery projects. Mr. Bryan in late December told the Consortium that the USVI was cash-strapped, and he may provide an upd…
…extension of the current Levelized Energy Adjustment Charge (LEAC). WAPA's Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Smith, presented the board with the details of authority's request. “At a high level what we’re requ…
…Mr. Jaschen indicating that there is a contingency plan in place by WAPA to bring in potable water from off island should storage levels drop below a critical threshold. The bad news is that even though the Water and Power Authori…
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