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October 5, 2026 |
Top Workplaces 2026
The Orlando Sentinel named FMPA as a Top Workplace in Central Florida for 2026, marking the seventh consecutive year that the Agency has earned this distinction. The designations are awarded based on anonymous feedback from employees about company culture and engagement. FMPA ranked 28th in the small-sized company category, moving up four places from last year.
Florida PSC Workshop
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) will host a Commission Conference and 10-Year Site Plan workshop tomorrow in Tallahassee. Jacob Williams will present at the annual workshop, which provides a forum for Florida’s electric utilities to discuss long-term plans for meeting the future electric needs of Florida. Visit the FPSC’s website for more information.
Training Registration Deadline
Registration closes next Thursday for the Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II training scheduled for October 21 and 22 at FMPA. The course may be taken as a standalone training opportunity or in pursuit of the TVPPA Certified Power Supervisor designation. Contact: MacKayla Cross
Anniversaries
Veda Sharma (Auditor II) | October 5 | 6 years
Michael Daugherty (MEC – Lead Operator Mechanic) | October 6 | 32 years
Pat Grogan (Investment and Energy Trading Specialist) | October 6 | 1 year
Jody Finklea (General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer) | October 8 | 25 years
APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference
October 11-14 | Amelia Island, Florida
Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
October 14 | 11 a.m. | FMPA
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
October 14 | 12:30 p.m. | FMPA
ARP Rate Workshop
October 14 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Board of Directors Meeting
October 15 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
Executive Committee Meeting
October 15 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II Training
October 20-21 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
APPA Customer Connections Conference
October 25-28 | Nashville, Tennessee
Electric Utility System Operations 2-Day Fundamentals Course
October 27-28 | 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills III Training
November 3-4 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
ARP Rate Workshop
November 11 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
U.S. natural gas production reached a record high in July 2026
U.S. electricity use for electric vehicles increasing at a slower pace in 2026
Crude oil prices and refinery margins generally increased throughout the third quarter
Nonpartisan think tank publishes report on policy effects on household energy costs
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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.