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March 3, 2025 |
Florida Lineman Competition
Lineworkers from Florida’s public power utilities and electric cooperatives competed in the annual Florida Lineman Competition on Saturday in Ocala. FMEA and Ocala Electric Utility cohosted the event, and FMPA was a sponsor of the event and provided the top prize to help pay for the winners to attend a national competition. Participants included 79 journeymen on 24 journeyman teams, 77 apprentices and 64 judges from 18 utilities. Congratulations to David Hicken, Caleb Macabitas, and Jonathan Cody Stokes from JEA, who won the Overall Journeyman Team Winners Cup. Ryan Kornegay from JEA won the Overall Apprentice Award.
Environmental Air Compliance Training
Registration closes Thursday for the environmental air compliance training scheduled for next Wednesday. This free training focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Member Salary Survey
The deadline to submit the annual Member salary survey is 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
Denise Fuentes | March 6 | 19 years
Sue Utley | March 8 | 21 years
Jeff Hanson | March 9 | 5 years
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.
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 1: Fundamentals
April 7-11 | KUA Training Facility
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
April 8-11 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | FMPA
Planned retirement of U.S. coal-fired electric-generating capacity to increase in 2025
Pipeline companies deliver most of the U.S. electric power sector’s natural gas
Secretary Wright emphasizes the importance of AI leadership, nuclear modernization
PSC Commission sets conference for Tuesday
GOP puts target on green energy after budget win
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