Will U.S. Unplug Salt Lake City Power Jobs?
May 23–Some 32 Salt Lake City-based workers for the federal agency that produces low-cost, taxpayer-subsidized electrical power could see their jobs disappear in the near future. Two factors are working against the workers: — The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is looking at ways to cut its work force and become more efficient. — And, Congress is expected to debate soon whether the government should sell its assets and get out of the power business. WAPA operates dams on Western rivers and sells low-cost power to three dozen communities that operate their own power systems and to rural electric associations (REA). In all, hundreds of thousands of Utahns get this power, generally at rates lower than charged by privately owned…
