November 17, 2022
New Leadership Development Program Launched
Southwestern Power Administration’s (Southwestern or SWPA) Leadership Development Program began its training and mentorship phase on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Southwestern's Tulsa Office location.
September 16, 2022
Division of Maintenance Keeps Transmission System in Top Shape
Southwestern’s Division of Maintenance has a long history of supporting the mission of Southwestern by ensuring the transmission lines, substations, communication sites, and right-of-way remain in top condition to supply electricity.
August 26, 2022
Underwood Named Director of SP&C
Dylan Underwood was named Director of Southwestern’s Division of System Protection and Communications (SP&C) in March 2022. His promotion followed the December 2021 retirement of long-time Director Doug Johnson.
July 11, 2022
Southwestern Joins National Hydropower Association
Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) joined the National Hydropower Association(NHA) in March 2022. Hydropower, in all its forms, is valued as America’s first and most flexible renewable energy resource.
May 6, 2022
SWPA Offices Bright with Activity as Staff Returns on Site
Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA or Southwestern) has begun welcoming staff back on site with a reentry plan designed to keep everyone as safe and productive as possible
January 4, 2022
SWPA Upgrade Improves Regional Reliability
Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern or SWPA) energized a new autotransformer at its Nixa Substation on December 2, 2021 to improve electric reliability in Southwestern's footprint and to support the regional electrical grid as a whole.
December 6, 2021
SWPA Introduces the Administrator's Coin Award
Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) is proud to introduce the Administrator's Coin Award. The award was instituted by Administrator Mike Wech to honor and recognize significant contributions to Southwestern.
November 18, 2021
SWPA Implements New Multi-year Contract for Bargaining Unit Employees
Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1002, have joined together to implement a new multi-year contract for Southwestern’s craft personnel.
