FMPA Weekly | September 8, 2026 | Member Edition


September 8, 2026

TOP NEWS

FWELF
Jacob Williams spoke at the Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum (FWELF) last week in Orlando. He joined Lisa Johnson, CEO and general manager of Seminole Electric Cooperation, for a fireside chat facilitated by Florida Public Service Commissioner Gary Clark. The conversation focused on portfolio planning and preparing for the future in order to meet growing energy demands and needs. Several members of FMPA’s staff also attended the forum, which is hosted annually by the leadership group led by Lila Jaber.

Board of Directors and Executive Committee Officers Meeting
There will be a Board of Directors and Executive Committee joint officers meeting Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. via Teams. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board and Committee officers to solicit feedback regarding compensation recommendations as part of the respective chief executive officer and chief legal officer evaluations for Jacob Williams and Jody Finklea. Contact: Sue Utley/Lindsay Jack

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Joshua McMillian (IC&E Technician – SLEC) | September 11 | 3 years

Paul Brunfelt (KEYS Director of Generation) | September 12 | 4 years

Victor Gaines (Auditor II) | September 12 | 4 years

Jill Ramsaur (Human Resources Coordinator) | September 12 | 4 years

Jacob Williams (General Manager and CEO) | September 12 | 10 years

COMING UP

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

Lineman Apprenticeship Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop
September 28 – October 3 | KUA

APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference
October 11-14 | Amelia Island, Florida

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Weekly average load in ERCOT continues near record high

U.S. LNG exports rose 23% in the first half of 2026 because of higher capacity

Annual report highlights job growth across critical energy sectors

DOE issues emergency order for Stanton 1

Virginia panel warns of potential higher bills with Florida utility takeover

Chesapeake Utilities sells minority interest in Florida transmission project

Local St. Petersburg groups start coalition for municipal utilities

Tracker shows energy cost trends among Iran War

Elevated crack spreads and crude oil prices contribute to higher prices at the pump

DOE closes $1.9 billion loan to restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy Florida files PSC request to lower customer rates in January

TerraPower targets 2034 for Natrium reactor in the U.K.

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