FMPA Weekly | September 3, 2024 | Member Edition

September 3, 2024

TOP NEWS

Carl Turner
FMPA is deeply saddened to share the news of Carl Turner’s passing on August 24. Carl worked at FMPA for more than 10 years and still worked closely with the Agency. A GoFundMe is set up to support his wife and two young daughters after their sudden and unexpected loss. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

Rice Creek Update
The Rice Creek solar facility began producing test energy last Wednesday. The power will increase daily as inverters are brought online. Commercial operations are estimated to begin October 1.

General Fund Transfer Survey Deadline Extended
The deadline to complete the General Fund Transfer Survey has been extended to next Monday. The annual survey assesses Agency members’ utility fund transfers and demonstrates the value that municipal electric utilities and these transfers provide. Contact: Mary Kathryn Patterson

Reliability Roundtable
FMPA will host a Reliability Roundtable tomorrow at 10 a.m. The forum allows participants to discuss reliability topics and best practices. Contact: Lindsay Jack

Intro to Staking/Line Design Training
Registration will close Thursday for the Intro to Staking/Line Design training scheduled for Monday at 8:30 a.m. at FMPA. The training explores the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code. Contact: Lindsay Jack

Lineman Roundtable
Registration will close Thursday for the Lineman Roundtable scheduled for next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at FMPA. The forum allows line crews to discuss best practices, common issues, safety, and other relevant topics. Contact: Lindsay Jack

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Navid Nowakhtar | Sep. 6 | 8 years

Angel Diaz | Sep. 8 | 3 years

COMING UP

ARP Rate Workshop
Sep. 12 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
Sep. 18 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Board of Directors Meeting
Sep. 19 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

Executive Committee Meeting
Sep. 19 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA

Hot Weather and Fleet Safety Training
Sep. 24 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

FMEA Human Resources Roundtable – Fall Meeting
Sep. 27 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Keys Energy Services

Lineman Apprenticeship Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop
Sep. 30 – Oct. 5 | KUA Training Facility

Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II Training
Oct. 7-8 | FMPA | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

U.S. energy spending increased by more than 20% in 2022

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