FMPA Weekly | November 11, 2024 | Member Edition

November 11, 2024

TOP NEWS

Congratulations, Chris
FMPA is pleased to announce Chris Gowder has been promoted to Chief System Operations and Technology Officer. Chris has been with the Agency since 2001 and has participated in a variety of roles during his nearly 23 years at FMPA, providing him great perspective and a breadth of experience. He most recently served as vice president of IT/OT and system operations, and the change is effective immediately. 

RP3 Grading Committee
FMPA hosted the APPA’s Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Review Panel last week. Earning this designation denotes a utility’s commitment to operating a safe, reliable, and efficient distribution system. If you’re interested in pursuing an RP3 designation or have questions about the process, contact Member Services.

ARP Rate Workshop
There will be an ARP rate workshop Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss October’s rate calculation. The agenda package will be available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes

Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. The agenda package is available on the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee will meet Thursday at 9:15 a.m. The agenda package is accessible via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

David Schumann | Nov. 11 | 22 years

Samantha Gibilisco | Nov. 13 | 1 year

COMING UP

National Electrical Safety Code Review Training
Dec. 3 | FMPA | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ARP Rate Workshop
Dec. 10 | FMPA | 2 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting
Dec. 11 | FMPA | 3:30 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting
Dec. 12 | FMPA | 9 a.m.

Executive Committee Meeting
Dec. 12 | FMPA | 9:15 a.m.

Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II
Dec. 16-17 | FMPA | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

U.S. summer nuclear outages declined in 2024, returning to 2022 levels

Florida PSC selects T-Mobile as Florida’s telecom relay service provider

FL PSC regulators approve Duke Energy Florida’s request to lower rates in 2025

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