FMPA Weekly | February 10, 2025 | Member Edition


February 10, 2025

TOP NEWS

Brentwood Industries
FMPA hosted Duane Moosberg from Brentwood Industries at Treasure Coast Energy Center last Friday. Brentwood worked closely with Jay Wailgum to complete updates on the cooling tower at the facility to help lower the heat rate and improve efficiency.

ARP Rate Workshop
There is an ARP rate workshop tomorrow at 2 p.m. The agenda package will be available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes

Strategic Planning Session
The biennial strategic planning session is Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. Contact: Jacob Williams

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 available on the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Member Salary Survey
FMPA will launch its annual Member salary survey next Monday. The deadline to submit the survey is March 7. Contact: Sharon Adams/Alissa Novoa

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Dan O’Hagan  | Feb. 14 | 20years

COMING UP

Hot Weather and Fleet Safety Training
Feb. 24 | FMPA | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

APPA Legislative Rally
Feb. 24-26 | The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Florida Lineman Competition
Feb. 28 – March 1 | World Equestrian Center in Ocala

Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II Training
March 3-4 | FMPA | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Making Performance Appraisals Matter Training
March 5 | FMPA | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ARP Rate Workshop
March 12 | FMPA | 2 p.m.

Environmental Air Compliance Training
March 12 | FMPA | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable
March 16-18 | Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach. FL

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Storm restoration recovery costs decided for TECO and DEF

PSC approves DSM plans for Peoples Gas System, Inc.

Senate confirms CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary

Rarely used oil, coal helped power New England during recent cold snap

U.S. coal exports reached a six-year record in June 2024

Natural gas-fired power plants have different owner types

U.S. energy secretary derides net-zero policies in new order

Texas A&M partners with nuclear companies to boost U.S. energy future

Experts predict Trump’s tariffs will cause pain at the pump for Americans

U.S. green transition underway despite effects of Trump’s policies on climate

U.S. ‘needs more storage’ to ensure grid reliability, resilience: SEIA

China kills energy trade with the U.S., but initial impact is limited

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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 Emily Maag. Check out FMPA’s Glossary, for frequently mentioned terms.