FMPA Weekly | March 18, 2024 | Member Edition

March 18, 2024

TOP NEWS

February All-Requirements Project Rates
The average billed demand and energy cost for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project in February was $78.08 per megawatt hour, which was 8% below the budgeted cost. Participant energy sales were 8% below budget and external sales were 17% above budget. Sand Lake Energy Center was purchased on 2/15 and ran at the end of the month to achieve a 58% capacity factor. The agenda package from the ARP Rate Workshop is available on the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes

Board of Directors Meeting
The March Board of Directors meeting is Thursday at 9 a.m. View the agenda package here. Contact: Jacob Williams

Executive Committee Meeting
The March Executive Committee meeting is Thursday at 9:15 a.m. View the agenda package here. Contact: Jacob Williams

Buddy-to-Boss Training
Today is the deadline to register for buddy-to-boss training. This Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) course addresses skills supervisors need when taking over an established team or department. It’s also a required course for those interested in earning the TVPPA Certified Power Supervisor certification. Contact: Lindsay Jack

Lineman Roundtable
FMPA hosted a lineman roundtable last Tuesday. Ten member cities were represented by 28 participants in the discussion. To learn more about similar opportunities in the future, visit the events page of the Agency’s website.

Member Annual Salary Survey
Members recently received the annual salary survey to complete. Surveys are due next Friday, and results will be posted to the Agency’s website the first week of April. Contact: Sharon Adams/Alissa Novoa

COMING UP

Buddy-to-Boss Training
March 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

FMEA 2024 Utility Finance Roundtable
March 26 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

Fundamental Supervisory Skills Training
April 9-10 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

Goal Setting and Planning Training
April 11 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

ARP Rate Workshop
April 16 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
April 17 | 12:30 p.m. | FMPA

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

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

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

SCADA Roundtable
April 23 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | FMPA

Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
April 24 | 10 a.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

A new surge in power use is threatening U.S. climate goals

Opinion: ‘Follow the science’ leads to ruin

Florida PSC supplemental order affirms FPL settlement approval

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