FMPA Weekly | August 17, 2026 | Member Edition


August 17, 2026

TOP NEWS

Bond Transaction                          
Last Thursday, FMPA closed on the sale of $138,440,000 in municipal bonds for its All-Requirements Project (ARP) to finance costs associated with the acquisition of three generating facilities and to refinance existing project debt. The sale netted nearly $4.3 million in gross savings. Contact: Rich Popp

July All-Requirements Project Rate
The average billed demand and energy cost for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project in July was $70/MWh, approximately 9% above budget. The all-in rate increased by $5/MWh compared to prior month projections driven by increases in gas basis and dispatch costs, resulting in increased coal generation and Pool purchases. Participant energy sales were 5% above budget, and third-party sales were 24% above budget. The agenda package 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 following the Board of Directors meeting. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Roundtable Registration Deadline
Registration closes Thursday for the GIS Roundtable scheduled for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. at FMPA. The roundtable provides an informal forum for GIS staff from member utilities to exchange information, share best practices, and network with their peers from member utilities across the state.

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Greg Fudacz (Lead Operator Mechanic – SLEC) | August 20 | 19 years

Chelsea Moseley (Human Resources Supervisor) | August 22 | 4 years

Alissa Novoa (Benefits and Wellness Coordinator) | August 22 | 4 years

COMING UP

Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum
August 31 – September 2 | Lake Buena Vista, FL

APPA Business and Financial Conference
September 13-16 | San Antonio, Texas

APPA Financial and Cybersecurity Summit
September 13-16 | San Antonio, Texas

ARP Rate Workshop
September 15 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
September 16 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Board of Directors Meeting
September 17 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

Executive Committee Meeting
September 17 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

U.S. on track for record natural gas production in 2026

DOE secretary announces cancellation of three proposed national interest electric transmission corridors

Florida PSC to hold hearing tomorrow regarding JEA power plant proposal

Duke Energy, St. Pete still yet to start contract negotiations

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