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July 27, 2026 |
Rating Agency Comments
Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services provided rating agency comments last Friday. Both entities affirmed their previous ratings, which were AA- and A2, respectively.
Roundtable Registration Deadline
Registration closes Thursday for the upcoming Substation Roundtable on August 6 and 7 at the Stock Island T&D Office in Key West. The Substation Roundtable provides a forum for substation related crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The event is open to all levels of utility substation crew personnel. Contact: MacKayla Cross
Reliability Presentations
Congratulations again to all utilities who received Florida Public Power Reliability Awards from FMPA. If you are interested in Jacob Williams presenting your award in your community and discussing your utility’s reliability achievements, contact Susan Schumann.
Anniversaries
Mike McCleary (Senior Manager of Member Services) | July 31 | 9 years
Daniel Osypian (Assistant Plant Manager – SLEC) | August 1 | 4 years
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations
August 3-7 | KUA
Project Management Professional Training
August 3-6 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FMPA
ARP Rate Workshop
August 12 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Finance Committee Meeting
August 19 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Board of Directors Meeting
August 20 | 9 a.m. | FMPA
Executive Committee Meeting
August 20 | 9:15 p.m. | FMPA
GIS Roundtable
August 26 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FMPA
Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum
August 31 – September 2 | Lake Buena Vista, FL
DOE announces up to $65.5 million to advance domestic oil and natural gas production and delivery
U.S. and Saudi Arabia reach historic nuclear cooperation agreement
Mexico’s second LNG terminal ships first cargo
Florida lawmakers weigh AI data center expansions amid calls for more oversight
Florida gubernatorial candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
Hybrid sales rise while battery electric sales remain lower after tax credit expiration
DOE issues emergency orders affecting 17 states
Commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2 million barrels
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