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March 24, 2025 |
FMEA Legislative Rally
The FMEA Legislative Rally kicks off today in Tallahassee. The event is an effective way to meet with state legislators to discuss electric utility issues.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors met last Thursday and approved a resolution of appreciation for Craig Dunlap, the strategic priorities from the previous planning session, and changes to the Agency’s mission and vision statements. The Board also heard updates about the termination of Phase III of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, HR, compliance, communications and social media analytics, and the Stanton audit and project as information items. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams
Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee met last Thursday and approved action items, including an update to the natural gas price stability program, additional prepaid natural gas volumes with FGU, the strategic plan priorities from the previous planning session, and changes to FMPA’s mission and vision statements. It also heard information items about the extension of the FPL network integration transmission service and the Duke transmission work for the Cane Island pipeline relocation. Access the agenda package on the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams
2025 Electrical Metering Lab A
Registration closes Thursday for the 2025 Electrical Metering Lab A hosted at OUC next week. This TVPPA training can be taken as a standalone course or as part of the Electrical Metering Certification Program. 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
Anniversaries
Andrei Benjamin | March 27 | 12 years
Daniela Delpino | March 27 | 2 years
Lindsay Jack | March 28 | 3 years
LaKenya VanNorman | March 29 | 4 years
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
Board of Directors Meeting
April 17 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
ARP Executive Committee Meeting
April 17 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
APPA Accounting & Finance Virtual Summit
April 22-23 | Virtual
Negotiations & Contracts Training
April 22-23 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
Natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions
Natural gas-fired electricity generation during Texas cold snap just shy of record high
DOE approves loan disbursement for Palisades Nuclear Plant
Florida PSC proposes to host gubernatorial fellow
Florida PSC approves new rates for Florida Public Utilities Company
NextEra Energy announces organizational changes as part of a planned leadership succession process
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