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February 24, 2025 |
APPA Legislative Rally
Several representatives from FMPA, its Member cities, and FMEA are in Washington, D.C., this week for the APPA Legislative Rally. The annual event allows public power executives, policymakers, and staff to visit Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of public power.
Hot Weather and Fleet Safety Training
FMPA is hosting a Hot Weather and Fleet Safety training today. The TVPPA course covers a range of topics, such as preventing, identifying, and treating heat-related illnesses and working safely as fleet personnel. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Registration Deadlines
Registration closes Thursday for two upcoming training opportunities at FMPA. This includes the Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II training on March 3 and the Making Performance Appraisals Matter training on March 4 and 5. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Member Salary Survey
FMPA distributed its annual Member salary survey last week. The deadline to submit the survey is next Friday. Contact: Sharon Adams/Alissa Novoa
Member Services Email
The Agency created a new Member Services email that it will use to send all updates from the team. The email address is [email protected]. Members are also able to contact the team via this address.
Anniversaries
Ken Rutter | March 1 | 6 years
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
Lineman Roundtable
March 18 | FMPA | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
March 20 | FMPA | 9 a.m.
ARP Executive Committee Meeting
March 20 | FMPA | 9:15 a.m.
2025 Electric Metering Lab A
March 24-28 | OUC – The Reliable One – OUC Engineering Building | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FMEA Legislative Rally
March 24-25 | FMEA Offices in Tallahassee, FL
APPA Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
March 28-29 | @ the Grounds in Roseville, CA
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference
March 30 – April 2 | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA
APPA Safety Summit
March 30 – April 2 | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA
FMEA Power Line Design and Staking Certification Program Level 3
April 1-3 | OUC – The Reliable One – Gardenia Facility – Safety & Training Room | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Residential energy expenditures have increased with colder weather and higher prices
Public Utility Research Center at University of Florida discusses 2024 annual report
U.S. government seeks to rehire fired nuclear workers
How Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is affecting other countries
Trump creates council for “energy dominance,” boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling
Secretary Wright issues first LNG export approval for Commonwealth LNG
Solar, batter storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions in 2025
Solar power has exploded in popularity as wind lags, report shows
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