FMPA Weekly | May 18, 2026 | Member Edition


May 18, 2026

TOP NEWS

April Rate Calculation
The average billed demand and energy cost for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project in April was $80/MWh, approximately 2% below budget. The all-in rate increased by $1/MWh compared to prior month projections driven by lower cash balance than projected. Participant energy sales were 1% above budget, and third-party sales were 61% above budget. To help reduce margin call exposure, FMPA has secured positions with three ISDA counterparties and transitioned all remaining FY 2026 natural gas positions under ISDA agreements. The Rate Protection Account balance remained at $0. The agenda package from last week’s Rate Workshop is available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes

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 immediately following the Board of Directors meeting. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Memorial Day
FMPA offices will close next Monday in honor of Memorial Day. FMPA Weekly publication will resume next Tuesday.

RP3 Designation
Applications are open now for the RP3 Designation. The American Public Power Association (APPA) awards the designation to utilities with demonstrated high proficiencies in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. The Member Services team is available to support your team with the process.

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

James “JC” Chaney (SLEC – Lead Operator Mechanic) | May 18 | 33 years

COMING UP

Environmental Air Compliance Training
June 2 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
June 4 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Combined AMI and Meter Tech Roundtable
June 10 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

ARP Rate Workshop
June 11 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
June 17 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Board of Directors Meeting
June 18 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

Executive Committee Meeting
June 18 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Florida PSC finds need for proposed FPL transmission line project in South Florida

NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion Energy for $67 billion, joining two of the nation’s largest utilities

DOE awards $94 million to expedite deployments of small modular reactors

U.S. industrial natural gas consumption expected to hit records in 2026 and 2027

Electricity generation from solar could exceed coal in ERCOT for the first time in 2026

The United States set record energy production in 2025, again

China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright

Cuba considers U.S. offer of $100 million in aid amid power grid collapse

Maryland citizens slapped with $2 billion power grid upgrade bill for out-of-state AI data centers

Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years

VIDEO: Alaska oil boom reshapes U.S. energy and geopolitical strategy

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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.