FMPA Weekly | December 1, 2025 | Member Edition


December 1, 2025

TOP NEWS

APPA Public Power Magazine
The American Public Power Association (APPA) featured FMPA in its November/December issue of Public Power Magazine, which centered around the theme “Building for Tomorrow.” Jacob Williams participated in an article titled “Maintaining Momentum for Growing Demand,” speaking to the importance of utilities and joint action agencies planning for the future to be able to meet growing energy demands. Williams also addressed FMPA’s commitment to affordability and what this may look like in the energy industry as it evolves. 

Trainings at FMPA
FMPA will host a Goal Setting and Planning Training on Tuesday and a Case Studies in Utility Purchasing Training on Wednesday and Thursday. Visit the Trainings and Roundtables portion of the Agency’s website to learn about upcoming training opportunities in the new year. Contact: MacKayla Cross

Professional Headshots Available
Norma Molina will be back at FMPA for the next Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings next Thursday for new headshots. She will be in the Lobby before, during, and after the meetings. All are encouraged to have a new photo taken, even if they had one taken at the Annual Conference. Contact: Emily Maag

COMING UP

FMEA Florida Public Power Communicators Roundtable – Fall
Dec. 8 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
Dec. 10 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

Board of Directors Meeting
Dec. 11 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

Executive Committee Meeting
Dec. 11 | 8:15 a.m. | FMPA

ARP Rate Workshop
Dec. 16 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

FPSC to host Commission Conference tomorrow in Tallahassee

Scott Bores appointed president of FPL, Armando Pimental remains CEO

Hurricanes in 2024 led to the most hours without power in the U.S. in 10 years

Natural gas use for electricity in California falls as solar generation rises

U.S. Thanksgiving average gasoline prices about the same as last year

DOE secretary issues emergency order to secure grid reliability in the mid-Atlantic before winter

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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.