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August 3, 2026 |
Havana Town Council Meeting
Jacob Williams spoke at the Havana Town Council meeting last Tuesday. He provided an overview of FMPA to the group and discussed the Agency’s relationship with the town. If you are interested in a similar presentation in your community, contact Susan Schumann
Electric Utility System Operations Training
FMPA is proud to offer a new Electric Utility System Operations Fundamentals Course on October 27 and 28 at its office. This two-day training will provide a clear understanding of how electric utility systems work and a practical overview of the equipment, infrastructure, and process that deliver electricity safely and reliably. Participants can receive 16 continuing education units for attending. Registration is open now through October 22. Contact: MacKayla Cross
Substation Roundtable
FMPA will host a Substation Roundtable on Thursday and Friday 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
Christopher Yates (Operator/Mechanic – MEC) | August 5 | 2 years
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
TECO storm restoration surcharge to end early, reducing customer bills
Florida PSC Commission Conference, TECO hearing set for tomorrow
Lower crude oil prices reduced U.S.-Canada energy trade value in 2025
China’s crude oil imports fell in the second quarter
DOE announces partnership to expand energy, power AI in Kentucky
DOE names contender locations for nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses
Duke Energy’s deal with St. Petersburg set to expire with no talks scheduled
Expert warns of data center strain on Florida grid during heatwave
NextEra Energy president addresses data centers during Q2 earnings call
EIA reports solar to surpass coal in Texas power generation in 2026
DOE issued emergency order for Southwest Power Pool
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