FMPA Weekly | March 23, 2026 | Member Edition


March 23, 2026

TOP NEWS

Whistling Duck Ribbon-Cutting Event
FMPA and Origis Energy cohosted a ribbon-cutting event last Wednesday to celebrate Whistling Duck Solar Facility. Representatives from both organizations, Members of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, and the local Member city of Williston gathered to hear remarks from leaders and tour the facility.

Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors met last Thursday and approved the retirement agreement with OUC regarding Stanton Unit 1. It also heard the quarterly compliance update and the HR update. Based on the HR update, the Board amended the agenda and approved a proposed benefits policy change for employees. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee met last Thursday. It approved the quarterly update of the Natural Gas Price Stability Program, Resolution 2026-EC1 to authorize FMPA to entire into ISDA agreements, and the FGU directive for the Black Belt prepaid gas transaction. It also heard an information item about the February ARP rates. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Project Management Professional Training
FMPA is pleased to offer another series of Project Management Professional (PMP) Training. The upcoming series will be at the Agency’s Orlando office August 3 through 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Registration is open now through July 2 to allow for ample time to complete pre-course work. Contact: MacKayla Cross

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Andrei Benjamin (Cloud Systems Administrator) | March 27 | 13 years

Daniela Delpino (Environmental Engineer) | March 27 | 3 years

Lindsay Jack (Executive Assistant Support Coordinator) | March 28 | 4 years

LaKenya VanNorman (Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist) | March 29 | 5 years

COMING UP

FMEA Municipal Utility Administrative Professionals Roundtable
March 25 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Kissimmee Utility Authority

FMEA Utility Finance Roundtable
March 26 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

APPA Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
March 27-28 | 2 p.m. | Huntsville, Alabama

APPA Engineering & Operations Conference
March 29-April 1 | Huntsville, Alabama

APPA Safety Summit
March 29-April 1 | Huntsville, Alabama

Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 1: Fundamentals
April 6-April 10 | Kissimmee Utility Authority

Lineman Roundtable
April 8 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable
April 12-14 | Rancho Palos Verdes, California

ARP Rate Workshop
April 14 | 10 a.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
April 15 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
April 15 | 11 a.m. | FMPA

Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
April 15 | 12:30 p.m. | FMPA

Board of Directors Meeting
April 16 | 9 a.m. | FMPA

Executive Committee Meeting
April 16 | 9:15 a.m. | FMPA

APPA Accounting & Finance Virtual Summit
April 21-22 | Virtual Event

APPA Key Accounts Certificate Program
April 21-24 | Arlington, Virginia

FMEA Human Resources Roundtable
April 21 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

Environmental Air Compliance Training
April 28 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | FMPA

Reliability Roundtable
April 29 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Report finds FPL has one of the highest profit margins of all IOUs in the country

Wind and solar generated a record 17% of U.S. electricity in 2025

U.S. natural gas consumption set a monthly and yearly record in 2025

DOE announces partnership to support for affordable energy, power for AI in the U.S.

DOE provides $239 million in funding to support Genesis Mission

Trump administration delays closure of coal plant in the Northwest U.S.

Trump approves development of 10 GW of natural-gas powered generation in TX, PA

Desantis rejects call to suspend gas tax amid higher costs, says no ‘simple fix’

Iran war escalates, energy prices spike

Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if U.S. attacks power plants
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