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September 8, 2025 |
FPUA Board of Directors Meeting
Jacob Williams attended the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board of Directors meeting last Tuesday. He discussed the importance of reliable energy for quality of life – particularly in Florida – and presented the utility with its Florida Public Power Reliability Award. To arrange a similar presentation in your community, contact Emily Maag.
September Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee meeting previously scheduled for next Wednesday has been cancelled. The next time the Committee is currently scheduled to meet is December 10. Contact: Rich Popp
Training Registration Deadlines
Registration closes this week for two upcoming training sessions. Registration closes at the end of the day today for the Electrical Metering Lab B scheduled for Monday through Friday next week at OUC. On Thursday, registration will close for the Regional Training Series: Developing an Effective Leadership Culture session scheduled for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Lakeland. Contact: MacKayla Cross
ARP Rate Workshop
There will be an ARP Rate Workshop on Thursday at 2 p.m. to discuss the ARP rate calculation for August. The agenda package will be available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
Behind the Switch
FMPA’s annual Behind the Switch campaign continues this week. Last week’s video featured Clewiston Utilities and their investments in AMI upgrades. Tune into FMPA’s social media channels Wednesday at 10 a.m. to see final video in this year’s campaign.
Anniversaries
Josh McMillan | Sep. 11 | 2 years
Paul Brunfelt | Sep. 12 | 3 years
Victor Gaines | Sep. 12 | 3 years
Jill Ramsaur | Sep. 12 | 3 years
Jacob Williams | Sep. 12 | 9 years
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills III
Sep. 9-10 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
ARP Rate Workshop
Sep. 11 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Buddy-to-Boss Training (Hosted by Ocala Electric Utility)
Sep. 11 | 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Ocala Electric Utility
Electrical Metering Lab B
Sep. 15-19 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | OUC Engineering Building
Regional Training Series: Developing an Effective Safety Culture – Lakeland
Sep. 17 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Lakeland
Board of Directors Meeting
Sep. 18 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
ARP Executive Committee Meeting
Sep. 18 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
2025 NERC Compliance 101 Workshop
Sep. 23 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FMPA
Lineman Apprenticeship Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop
Sep. 29 – Oct. 4 | KUA
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3
Sep. 29 – Oct. 4 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | FMPA
APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference
Oct. 12 – Oct. 15 | San Diego, California
ARP Rate Workshop
Oct. 14 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
JEA approves $1.6 billion combined cycle unit
Duke Energy Florida announces upcoming rate reductions for early 2026
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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.