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September 15, 2025 |
Starke City Commission Meeting
Jacob Williams attended the Starke City Commission meeting last Tuesday. He discussed the importance of reliable energy for quality of life – particularly in Florida – and presented the utility with its Florida Public Power Reliability Award. He also shared the video from this year’s State of the Agency, which is titled Mission Possible: Unlocking Energy Freedom and showcases the City of Starke Electric Utility. To arrange a similar presentation in your community, contact Emily Maag.
August All-Requirements Project Rates
The average billed demand and energy cost for FMPA’s All-Requirements Project in August was $64/MWh, which was 3% above the budgeted cost. The all-in rate was $2/MWh higher from prior month projections due to lower cash position and higher coal generation. Total external sales were 23% above budget with higher margin third-party sales 42% above budget. ARP costs continue to be projected to end the year ~$77/MWh. The Rate Protection Account balance remained at $0 with a low gas curve and new positions. Major changes to projections were primarily driven by change in methodology to highest 60-day cash need over rolling 12-month forecast and incorporating the FY 2026 budget data. The agenda package from the Rate Workshop is via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
NERC Compliance 101 Workshop
Registration closes today at close of business for the NERC Compliance 101 Workshop on scheduled for next Tuesday. The workshop explores the fundamentals of NERC compliance for beginners and serves as a valuable refresher for more experienced professionals. Contact: LaKenya VanNorman
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
Behind the Switch
FMPA’s annual Behind the Switch campaign concluded last week with a video titled Compliance for Electric Utilities. If you have ideas for careers or individuals to highlight in next year’s campaign, contact Emily Maag.
Anniversaries
Resaul Misra | Sep. 20 | 4 years
Electrical Metering Lab B
Sep. 15-19 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | OUC Engineering Building
Regional Training Series: Developing an Effective Safety Culture – Lakeland
Sep. 17 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Lakeland
Board of Directors Meeting
Sep. 18 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
ARP Executive Committee Meeting
Sep. 18 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA
2025 NERC Compliance 101 Workshop
Sep. 23 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FMPA
Lineman Apprenticeship Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop
Sep. 29 – Oct. 4 | KUA
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3
Sep. 29 – Oct. 4 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | FMPA
APPA Legal and Regulatory Conference
Oct. 12 – Oct. 15 | San Diego, California
ARP Rate Workshop
Oct. 14 | 10 a.m. | FMPA
SCADA and System Control Roundtable
Oct. 21 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | KUA – Cane Island
Growing natural gas deficit leads Egypt to ramp up natural gas imports
Per capita energy-related CO2 emissions decreased in every state between 2005 and 2023
U.S. and U.K. to sign major new deals on nuclear energy
Northwest U.S. natural gas prices remain historically low in 2025
DOE announces $134 million to advance U.S. fusion leadership through targeted research
Duke Energy is looking into building data centers in Florida
DOE secretary discusses U.S. reaching net zero by 2050
Solar market insight report shows decline in community and utility-scale solar installations
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