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October 6, 2025 |
Florida PSC Appointments
Governor Ron Desantis appointed Ana Ortega and Bobby Payne to the Florida Public Service Commission last week. Both appointments – which are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate – would be effective January 2, 2026. Learn more about the appointed commissioners here.
TAPS Fall Conference
Dan O’Hagan attended the TAPS Fall Conference and Board of Directors meeting in Vermont last week. He is a member of the TAPS Board of Directors, Regulatory Committee, and Legislative Committee. The meetings focused on transmission and other electric industry matters affecting public power utilities and included presentations from FERC Commissioner Judy Chang, NERC CEO Jim Robb, APPA President Scott Corwin, and more.
Public Power Week
Public Power Week began yesterday. The annual celebration is an opportunity for municipal utilities to engage with customers and stakeholders to help them learn more about their utility and how it serves them. Visit FMPA’s social media channels each day this week for an FMPA 101 series in honor of Public Power Week. APPA has free resources available to use throughout the week, and reach out to Mary Kathryn Patterson or Emily Maag if you need assistance with communications this week.
National Energy Awareness Month
October is National Energy Awareness Month, encouraging people to recognize the importance of energy in our daily lives, the job opportunities available in the sector, and the economic impacts of the industry. Since its establishment in 1991, the month has provided the opportunity to discuss consumption, conservation, production, and efficiency. Learn more about National Energy Awareness Month and its history here.
2026 TVPPA Trainings
FMPA recently posted its 2026 TVPPA training opportunities. Explore the available options on the Trainings and Roundtables section of the Agency’s website. Contact: MacKayla Cross
October PMLC Meeting
FMPA is proud to host former FERC Chairman Mark C. Christie via teleconference at the upcoming Policy Makers Liaisons Committee meeting on October 22. Aside from his service as a FERC commissioner and chair, he previously served as chairman of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and president of the Organization of PJM States, Inc. All are welcome to attend. Contact: Susan Schumann
Anniversaries
Michael Daugherty | Oct. 6 | 31 years
Jody Finklea | Oct. 8 | 24 years
Jaye Godin | Oct. 8 | 13 years
APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference
Oct. 12 – Oct. 15 | San Diego, California
ARP Rate Workshop
Oct. 14 | 10 a.m. | FMPA
SCADA and System Control Roundtable
Oct. 21 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | KUA – Cane Island
Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Oct. 22 | 11 a.m. | FMPA
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
Oct. 22 | 112:30 p.m. | FMPA
Board of Directors Meeting
Oct. 23 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
Executive Committee Meeting
Oct. 23 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
Quantities, Quality, Pricing & Supplier Selection Training
Oct. 27 – Oct. 28 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
FMEA Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show
Oct. 28 – Oct. 29 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Regional Training Series: Developing an Effective Safety Culture – Kissimmee
Oct. 29 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Kissimmee Utility Authority
APPA Customer Connections Conference
Nov. 2 – Nov. 5 | Salt Lake City, Utah
FPL rate case hearing with the Florida PSC scheduled to start today
Texas used twice as much energy as California and three times as much as Florida in 2023
Lower fuel prices in 2024 resulted in the lowest U.S.-Mexico energy trade value since 2020
DOE cancels nearly $8 billion in grants, terminating over 200 projects
DOE announces $365 million in funding for improvements to Puerto Rico’s power grid
DOE seeks proposals for AI data centers, energy projects at Oak Ridge Reservation
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