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Nov. 8, 2021 |
TOP NEWS
Communications on Impacts of Higher Fuel Costs
Natural gas prices continue to rise, and forecasters predict gas prices will climb even higher in mid-to late November. FMPA created communications on this topic for members to use. The draft customer letter and op-ed discuss the impacts of higher fuel prices, what local utilities are doing to keep costs low, and what customers can do to manage their power use and electric bills. Ryan Dumas emailed the draft letter and op-ed to FMPA’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other interested parties on Oct. 26. Members are encouraged to share this email with their communications and customer service teams to customize and share with customers.
Annual Financial Audit
Purvis Gray continues its external financial audit of FMPA for fiscal 2021, with plans to complete field work on Thursday. Preliminary results of the audit will be presented to the Finance Committee on Dec. 8. Contact: Danyel Sullivan-Marrero
Battery Storage Facility Tour
Members interested in touring Florida Power and Light’s Wynwood Energy Facility on Nov. 16 are reminded to contact Ken Rutter. The tour will provide members an opportunity to see an operational battery storage facility and understand the size and scale, maintenance requirements and potential impacts.
Electrical Metering Training Lab
The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) and PowerMetrix will host an electrical metering training lab on Dec. 6–10 in Kissimmee. The lab will review instrument transformers, energy metering and troubleshooting topics and include self-contained benches and software with hands-on exercises. Various types of metering and calibration equipment will also be covered. Space is limited. Contact Caleb Hall at TVPPA to participate.
SPECIAL DATES
Anniversaries
David Schumann | Nov. 11 | 19 Years
COMING UP
FMPA Governing Board Meetings
Nov. 18 | 9 a.m. | FMPA Orlando Office
Foreman Academy Certification Series
Dec. 6 – 10 | FMPA Orlando Office
TOP INDUSTRY NEWS
PSC Approves Plan for Duke Energy Florida to Reduce 2022 Bill Impacts
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FMPA Weekly is published by FMPA’s Public Relations Department for staff and members. Questions about this newsletter may be directed to Ryan Dumas or Anna Castro. Check out FMPA’s Glossary, for frequently mentioned terms.