FMPA Weekly
A weekly e-newsletter for FMPA members
Jan. 20, 2015
LAST WEEK
Public Gas Partners
Public Gas Partners met last Tuesday via conference call to provide members with status updates on its projects. Contact: Mark Larson
Finance Department
FMPA’s Finance Department met last Tuesday to discuss the fiscal 2016 budget calendar. The fiscal 2016 Agency budget is tentatively scheduled to kick-off in mid-February. Contact: Mark Larson
THIS WEEK
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee
FMPA’s Policy Makers Liaisons Committee meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the first-floor conference room to discuss information item, including: 1) FMPA Member Services update, 2) state and federal legislative issues related to electric utilities, 3) Contract Rate of Delivery, and 4) important electric issues in members’ communities. Lunch will be provided at noon. The full agenda package is available on the Member Portal. Contact: Mark McCain
Audit and Risk Oversight Committee
The Audit and Risk Oversight Committee meets Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Board room to discuss action items, including: 1) approval of FMPA’s fiscal 2014 annual audited financial report, and 2) approval of Wells Fargo and Bank of America term sheet for interim financing of possible Taylor Swaps termination costs. The full agenda package is available on the Member Portal. Contact: Rich Popp
Board of Directors
FMPA’s Board of Directors meets Thursday in the Board room at 10 a.m. or immediately following the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee. The Board will discuss the approval of FMPA’s fiscal 2014 annual audited financial report. The full agenda package is available on the Member Portal. Contact: Nick Guarriello
ARP Executive Committee
The ARP Executive Committee meets Thursday in the Board room at 10:30 a.m. or immediately following the Board of Directors meeting. The Committee will discuss action items, including: 1) approval of FMPA’s fiscal 2014 annual audited financial report, and 2) approval of Wells Fargo and Bank of America term sheet for interim financing of possible Taylor Swaps termination costs. The full agenda package is available on the Member Portal. Contact: Nick Guarriello
All-Requirements Project Weekly Load Statistics
The weekly update of the All-Requirements Project historical load graph has been posted on the Member Portal. The graph is updated through Jan. 19. Contact: Jim Atz
Special Dates
Congratulations to Carl Tuer, who celebrates one year with FMPA on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Congratulations to Hector Mesa, who celebrates seven years with FMPA on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
COMING UP
Distribution Reliability Roundtable
FMPA will host a Distribution Reliability Roundtable on March 26 at 10 a.m. at FMPA’s Orlando office. The roundtable provides a forum for participants to discuss topics including: reporting process, definitions and interpretations, best practices and more. Attendance is free, and lunch will be provided. http://fmpa.com/event/distribution-reliability-measurement-program-roundtable/>
Substation Training
FMPA will host a Substation Training series at FMPA’s Orlando office, beginning April 7. The series will include four, two-day training sessions that focus on substation safety, inspection, testing and maintenance. Session one is scheduled for April 7 and April 8 and will discuss substation safety awareness basics. Session two is scheduled for Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 and will discuss substation inspection and testing basics. Session three and session four dates will be scheduled at a later date and will discuss substation maintenance and substation protection and theory. Participants can attend the entire series or individual sessions. The cost is $900 per two-day session. http://fmpa.com/event/substation-training-series-session-1-substation-safety-awareness-basics/>
Florida Lineman Competition
The 15th annual Florida Lineman Competition is scheduled for April 17 and April 18 in Tallahassee. FMPA sponsors the top prizes, which pay travel expenses for the top apprentice and top team to attend a national competition. Visit the Florida Municipal Electric Association’s http://publicpower.com/florida-lineman-competition/>
INDUSTRY NEWS
Wholesale Power Prices Increase 16% in 2014
Wholesale on-peak power prices increased 16% or more in 2014 compared to 2013, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA said in its Jan. 12 daily report, http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=19531>
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