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June 8, 2026 |
Stanton Unit 1 Emergency Order
The Department of Energy issued an emergency order last Thursday to remain open and operational through September 1, 2026, instead of retiring this month. The order cites concerns about reliability – particularly in warm summer temperatures – and supporting increased demand caused by data centers as reasons for the order.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee met last Thursday, and it approved the Agency, ARP, and Small Projects budgets for recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Rich Popp
AMI and Meter Tech Roundtable
FMPA will host a Combined AMI and Meter Tech Roundtable on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The combined roundtable will address AMI technology and equipment, meter maintenance and best practices, and more. Contact: MacKayla Cross
ARP Rate Workshop
There will be an ARP Rate Workshop on Thursday at 2 p.m. to discuss the May rate calculation. The agenda package will be available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
Anniversaries
David Liott (TCEC Plant Manager) | June 12 | 3 years
Board of Directors Meeting
June 18 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
Executive Committee Meeting
June 18 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
APPA National Conference
June 26 – July 1 | Boston, Massachusetts
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 2: Construction
July 6-10 | KUA
ARP Rate Workshop
July 13 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
FMEA Annual Conference
July 14-16 | The Breakers Palm Beach
St. Petersburg approves feasibility study to explore ending Duke Energy contract
Trump Administration aims to reinvigorate the coal industry
China’s nuclear power capacity nearly doubled since 2016
U.S. natural gas storage capacity increased slightly in 2025
California natural gas prices reach historic lows in early 2026
Trump Administration to auction oil drilling rights in Alaska
DOE celebrates first advanced reactor criticality
Rising power bills push Florida cities to rethink utilities
Opinion: Canadian energy leaders back diversification, but U.S. remains key customer
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