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March 16, 2026 |
February All-Requirements Project Rates
The average billed demand and energy cost for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project in February was $101/MWh, approximately 10% above budget. The all-in rate, which included $33M in cash support from line of credit and General Reserve for rate smoothing, was $19/MWh lower than prior month forecast. High-margin external sales also provided a positive offset during the month, while emergency energy purchases came in approximately $700K lower than estimated in the February rates. Forward rate projections have decreased month-over-month with the drop in curve. Participant energy sales were 2.4% above budget with early-month weather impacts. The Rate Protection Account balance was fully depleted at the end of February with the drop in curve. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
Florida Lineman Competition
Lineworkers from Florida’s public power utilities and electric cooperatives competed in the 25th Annual Florida Lineman Competition on Saturday in Tallahassee. FMEA and the City of Tallahassee cohosted the event, and FMPA was a sponsor of the event and provided the top prize to help pay for the winners to attend a national competition. Competitors included a total of 156 lineworkers – 72 apprentices and 84 journeymen, specifically – from 11 of the 13 registered utilities, making up 26 teams for 58 judges from across the state to score. Congratulations to Lance Rivenbark, Jordan Reddick, and Jason Smith from the City of Tallahassee, who won the Overall Journeyman Team Winners Cup. Dalton Gowdy, also from the City of Tallahassee, won the Overall Apprentice Award. Thank you to all who participated in this celebration of public power.
Whistling Duck Solar Ribbon-Cutting
FMPA and Origis Energy will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. to celebrate the Whistling Duck Solar Facility, which is near Williston. Refer to emails from Mary Kathryn Patterson for more information.
Fleet Generation Leadership Meeting
The fleet generation leadership meeting is Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cane Island Power Park.
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 immediately after the Board of Directors meeting. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams
Member Salary Survey
Members received emails about the annual Member Salary Survey last Monday. Twenty five Members completed the survey last year, and we are hoping to have a similar participation level this year. Deadline to respond to the survey is Friday. Contact: Alissa Novoa
Anniversaries
Dave Good (Assistant Plant Manager – SLEC) | March 16 | 39 years
Karen Culpepper (Office Manager and Paralegal) | March 17 | 23 years
Melody Read (Accountant III) | March 18 | 2 years
FMEA Municipal Utility Administrative Professionals Roundtable
March 25 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Kissimmee Utility Authority
FMEA Utility Finance Roundtable
March 26 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
APPA Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
March 27-28 | 2 p.m. | Huntsville, Alabama
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference
March 29-April 1 | Huntsville, Alabama
APPA Safety Summit
March 29-April 1 | Huntsville, Alabama
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 1: Fundamentals
April 6-April 10 | Kissimmee Utility Authority
Lineman Roundtable
April 8 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA
APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable
April 12-14 | Rancho Palos Verdes, California
ARP Rate Workshop
April 14 | 10 a.m. | FMPA
Finance Committee Meeting
April 15 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
April 15 | 11 a.m. | FMPA
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
April 15 | 12:30 p.m. | FMPA
Board of Directors Meeting
April 16 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
Executive Committee Meeting
April 16 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
APPA Accounting & Finance Virtual Summit
April 21-22 | Virtual Event
APPA Key Accounts Certificate Program
April 21-24 | Arlington, Virginia
FMEA Human Resources Roundtable
April 21 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA
U.S. natural gas production reached a new record in 2025
Florida bill banning local governments from using net-zero policies for GHG emissions passes Senate
Fossil generation could rise with faster-than-expected growth in data center power demand
U.S. to release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
DOE announces $1.9 billion investment in grid infrastructure updates
U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions
Energy secretary says Americans could feel relief on gas prices ‘in a few more weeks’
EIA report: The cost of transporting coal to the U.S. electric power sector fell again in 2024
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