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January 5, 2026 |
Bartow Energy Center Acquisition
FMPA is pleased to announce its ownership of its third and final power plant in a major generation resource acquisition. Bartow Energy Center – previously named Orange Cogeneration LP – is a combined cycle cogeneration plant located in Bartow, Florida. The plant was immediately available for dispatch when the Agency took ownership effective midnight on January 1, and it will supply 104 MW for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project members. We’re pleased to welcome the facility and its team to FMPA, and more information about the facility and acquisition here.
FMPA Weekly Publication Schedule
FMPA Weekly resumes publication as normal this week. We hope everyone had a happy holiday season with their loved ones.
Updated Headshots
Thank you to everyone who participated in the opportunity for a new headshot last December. Photographer Norma Molina has sent the files to the Agency, and Emily Maag will distribute them accordingly this week.
2026 Meeting Calendar
All of this year’s FMPA Governing Board meetings are now available on the FMPA website. Meeting details are now available for next year’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), and Policy Makers Liaisons Committee (PMLC) meetings as well as ARP Rate Workshops. The calendar also includes affiliate meetings scheduled for the year, such as key American Public Power Association (APPA) and Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) conferences, forums, and workshops.
2026 Hotel Accommodations Near FMPA
Information is available now about hotel accommodations near FMPA and Orlando International Airport. The list includes booking instructions and special rates available for this year.
On-Site Training Opportunities
FMPA is pleased to offer a range of training opportunities for you to host at your utility. Each offering can occur at your utility, and our team will work with you to ensure the material best applies to your organization. Training opportunities available include CPR Training, an Electric Utility 101 Workshop, the 6 Types of Working Genius Assessment and Training, and the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and Workshop. Contact: MacKayla Cross
Upcoming Certification Training Courses
FMPA is proud to offer a variety of training programs in the new year. Registration is open now for the Certified Power Supervisor Program, and classes begin January 27. Registration is also open for the Project Management Professional (PMP) training, which will be February 23 through 26 at the FPUA Energy Services Center. Please note registration for the PMP training close February 6 to allow for appropriate time for pre-course materials to arrive. Visit the Trainings and Roundtables portion of the Agency’s website to learn about additional training opportunities available. Contact: MacKayla Cross
Anniversaries
Bob Nelcoski | Jan. 6 | 6 years
Chris Gowder | Jan. 9 | 25 years
APPA Joint Action Conference
Jan. 11-13 | Destin, FL
ARP Rate Workshop
Jan. 13 | 10 a.m. | FMPA
MSAC Meeting
Jan. 14 | 11 a.m. | FMPA
PMLC Meeting
Jan. 14 | 12:30 p.m. | FMPA
Finance Committee Meeting
Jan. 14 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Board of Directors Meeting
Jan. 15 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
ARP Executive Committee Meeting
Jan. 15 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
FMEA Executive Roundtable on Customer Operations
Jan. 26 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Parkview at Cascades, City of Tallahassee
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 4: Underground
Jan. 26-30 | Kissimmee Utility Authority
Bridging the Generation Gap Training
Jan. 27 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
Fundamental Supervisory Skills Training
Jan. 28-29 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
FMEA Legislative Rally
Feb. 2-3 | Tallahassee
ARP Rate Workshop
Feb. 11 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
FPSC to hold Commission Conference tomorrow
Crude oil prices fell in 2025 amid oversupply
Duke Energy, TECO, and FPL rate increases take effect across Florida
DOE issues emergency order to keep Colorado coal plant operational
DOE issues emergency order to keep Indiana coal plant operational
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