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March 10, 2025 |
APPA Legislative Rally Travel Expenses
This is a reminder that FMPA will reimburse travel expenses – including registration costs – for one attendee from each Member city. To receive your reimbursement, please complete an expense report in accordance with the travel policy and submit it to Susan Schumann.
ARP Rate Workshop
There will be an ARP rate workshop on Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss February’s rate calculation. The agenda package will be available on the Portal prior to the meeting. Contact: Denise Fuentes
Environmental Air Compliance Training
FMPA will host an environmental air compliance training Wednesday. This free training focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Lineman Roundtable
Registration closes Thursday for the lineman roundtable scheduled for next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at FMPA. This free event provides is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel and creates a forum to exchange ideas and discuss best practices and common issues. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Member Salary Survey
There’s still time to complete the annual Member salary survey. Participating in this Florida- specific survey provides a more accurate representation of salaries and benefits at the public power electric utilities, allowing for better analysis and decision making to promote employee retention. Contact: Sharon Adams/Alissa Novoa
Reliability Data Dashboard
Member Services has received reliability data from the majority of Members in the new, user-friendly reliability dashboard. The updated dashboard is available for executive, engineering, and operations staff to access up-to-date data, and it’s important to update it consistently to best monitor reliability metrics.
Anniversaries
Alan Bradley | March 11 | 1 year
MacKayla Cross | March 11 | 1 year
Becky Benton | March 14 | 3 years
Dave Good | March 16 | 38 years
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
FMEA Finance Roundtable
April 14 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA
ARP Rate Workshop
April 15 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
FMEA Human Resources Roundtable
April 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA
Finance Committee Meeting
April 16 | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | FMPA
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
April 16 | 12:30 p.m. | FMPA
Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
April 16 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
PSC approves DSM plans for Duke, TECO, FPUC, JEA, and OUC
DOE issues export approval to Golden Pass LNG
U.S. natural gas-directed rigs decreased for second consecutive year in 2024
U.S. estimates it will take over $20 billion and years to refill oil reserve
Canadian province leader threatens to cut off energy to 3 U.S. states, imposes 25% surcharge
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