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January 12, 2026 |
Power Sale to Lake Worth
Effective January 1, Lake Worth entered into an agreement with the All-Requirements Power Supply Project (ARP) under which ARP will supply Lake Worth’s wholesale power needs above its firm resources through December 31, 2032. The agreement provides Lake Worth with a reliable and cost-effective supply solution while allowing ARP to utilize available capacity efficiently, contributing to overall cost stability for project participants.
APPA Joint Action Conference
The American Public Power Association (APPA) Joint Action Conference kicked off yesterday in Destin. Jacob Williams will participate in two panels during the conference, both of which relate to generation planning and power supply concerns.
ARP Rate Workshop
There is an ARP Rate Workshop tomorrow at 10 a.m. to discuss December’s ARP rate calculation. The agenda package will be available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
The Member Services Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Sharon Adams
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
The Policy Makers Liaisons Committee will meet Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., preceded by lunch served at noon. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Susan Schumann
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Rich Popp
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams
Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee will meet Thursday at 9:15 a.m. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams
Certified Power Supervisor Training
Registration closes next week for the first two courses in the Certified Power Supervisor Program. The series kicks off with Bridging the Generation Gap on January 27, then continues with Fundamental Supervisory Skills on January 28 and 29. Courses may be taken in pursuit of this certification or completed as standalone training opportunities. Visit the Trainings and Roundtables portion of the Agency’s website to learn about additional training opportunities available. Contact: MacKayla Cross
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
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FMPA offices will close next Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Publication of FMPA Weekly will resume next Tuesday.
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
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