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June 17, 2024 |
APPA Awards
Multiple representatives from Florida public power received recognition at the American Public Power Association national conference last week. From FMPA, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Jody Finklea received the Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award. Other winners from the state included Lynne Tejeda (Keys Energy Services), Stephanie Madden (Commissioner, City of Lakeland), and JEA. Read more about the winners and their awards here.
Behind the Switch Campaign
FMPA is launching its annual Behind the Switch social media campaign today. The multiweek campaign shows how the Agency and its members provide low-cost, reliable, and clean power. This year’s campaign focuses on the importance of generation and reliability. Videos will be available on FMPA’s Facebook, LinkedIn, and X accounts. Contact: Emily Maag
May All-Requirements Project Rates
The average billed demand and energy cost for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project in May was $59.70/MWh, which was 10% below the budgeted cost and was the second lowest May rate. Participant energy sales were 13% above budget and were the highest May loads since 2006, which included Lake Worth and Vero loads. The May all-in rate of $67/MWh was $4/MWh lower than the prior month’s forecast primarily due to MWh sales well above budget. The agenda package from the ARP Rate Workshop is available on the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
Hurricane Preparedness Drill
FMPA held an internal hurricane preparedness drill last week. The tabletop exercise allowed team members within the organization to discuss appropriate responses to potential scenarios during a weather event. Contact: Ken Rutter
Bid Opportunity
FMPA is preparing to issue a new purchase and delivery of concrete poles bid. The bid will comply with the FEMA requirements. Interest forms are due next Monday. Contact: Sharon Samuels
Level 2 NERC Alert
NERC has issued a Level 2 Alert to Generator Owners (GO), Transmission Planners (TP), and Planning Coordinators (PC) on Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Model Quality Deficiencies. The alert includes numerous recommendations for modeling best practices and a series of questions that are intended to gather dynamic modeling information from BES-connected IBR GOs, TPs, and PCs to understand the extent of condition of dynamic modeling for IBR, which will inform what additional actions are necessary to mitigate observed deficiencies. The alert has a response due date of September 2. Contact: LaKenya VanNorman
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 14. 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 at 9:15 a.m. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams
Meter Tech Roundtable
Registration for the meter tech roundtable scheduled for June 20 at 10 a.m. in Leesburg closes today at noon. The roundtable provides an opportunity for meter technicians and meter maintenance staff to discuss topics like operating practices, equipment, safety, training, tools, and more. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers Training
Registration closes this week for the Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers training on June 24 and 25 at FMPA. The course helps participants grow as communicators and emphasizes creating and recognizing the time to create memorable experiences for customers. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I Training
Registration closes this week for the Interpersonal Supervisor Skills I training on June 26 and 27 at FMPA. The course includes three modules related to creating objectives, instructing employees, and delegating tasks. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Regional Foreman Roundtables
FMPA recently opened registration for a series of regional foreman roundtables. These roundtables, which are free for Members to attend, provide foremen or crew leaders an opportunity to meet with other Member utilities to discuss common issues and best practices. Roundtables will be July 23 in Quincy, July 24 in Starke, July 25 in Mount Dora, Aug. 6 in Wauchula, and Aug. 8 in Homestead. Contact: Lindsay Jack
Anniversaries
Steven Bowling | June 19 | 1 year
Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers
June 24-25 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I
June 26-27 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
Bridging the Generation Gap
July 1 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 2: Construction
July 8-12 | KUA Training Facility
Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
July 9 | 10 a.m. | FMPA
ARP Rate Workshop
July 11 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Regional Foreman Roundtable – Quincy
July 23 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | City of Quincy Utilities
Typical residential electricity bills could be slightly higher this summer
NERC reports some U.S. regions at risk for energy shortfalls in extreme summer conditions
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