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April 6, 2026 |
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
Anniversaries
Jim Murray (Plant Manager – SLEC) | April 9 | 19 years
Brett Carleton (Transmission Planning Supervisor) | April 11 | 4 years
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
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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