FMPA Weekly | April 6, 2026 | Member Edition


April 6, 2026

TOP NEWS

Green Cove Springs Council Meeting
Jacob Williams spoke at a special city council meeting in Green Cove Springs last week. The meeting focused on the city’s utilities, and he introduced FMPA to the council and explained the city’s relationship with the Agency. If you are interested in organizing a similar presentation in your city, contact Susan Schumann.

Lineman Roundtable
FMPA will host a Lineman Roundtable on Wednesday. The roundtable provides a forum for line crews of all levels to share ideas, discuss common issues, and learn from each other. Contact: MacKayla Cross

Project Management Professional Training
FMPA is pleased to offer another series of Project Management Professional (PMP) Training. The upcoming series will be at the Agency’s Orlando office August 3 through 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Registration is open now through July 2 to allow for ample time to complete pre-course work. Contact: MacKayla Cross

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Jim Murray (Plant Manager – SLEC) | April 9 | 19 years

Brett Carleton (Transmission Planning Supervisor) | April 11 | 4 years

COMING UP

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

Environmental Air Compliance Training
April 28 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | FMPA

Reliability Roundtable
April 29 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

APPA Spring Education Institute
May 4-8 | San Antonio, Texas

Communicating Effectively With Utility Customers Training
May 5-6 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

Digger Derrick Lab
May 5-7 | KUA

FMEA Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum
May 6-7 | St. Augustine, Florida

Purchasing Roundtable
May 12 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

DOE issues emergency order to keep Colorado coal plant open

U.S. coal exports decreased in 2025 after four years of growth

U.S. crude oil production rose, set new record in 2025

Florida moves to shield residents from rising power bills tied to data centers

Report: Florida ranks 34th among states in energy retail prices

U.S. regulators grant California’s last nuclear power plant a 20-year extension

Tracker shows effects of Iran War on energy prices

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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.