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August 10, 2026 |
Ocala City Path Summer Training Academy
Jacob Williams and other FMPA representatives attended the City Path Summer Training Academy inaugural graduation last week. The program was developed by the City of Ocala Electric Utility to provide young people with opportunities to learn about the careers available within the city and how to pursue them. Sixteen total high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates completed the program, which involved hands-on learning and mentorship from the utility’s staff.
ARP Rate Workshop
There is an ARP Rate Workshop on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The agenda package will be available via the Portal. Contact: Denise Fuentes
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
Sharon Adams (Chief People and Member Services Officer) | August 13 | 25 years
Rattanak Srun (Systems Administrator and Support Supervisor) | August 13 | 14 years
Kyle Thomson (Infrastructure Systems Administrator) | August 15 | 4 years
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
APPA Business and Financial Conference
September 13-16 | San Antonio, Texas
APPA Financial and Cybersecurity Summit
September 13-16 | San Antonio, Texas
ARP Rate Workshop
September 15 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Finance Committee Meeting
September 16 | 2 p.m. | FMPA
Battery storage capacity averaged 70% growth over the last three years
The U.S.-Canada natural gas and electricity trade value rose in 2025
Hourly peak load in ERCOT set a new record, exceeding 91 GW on July 22
DOE issues emergency order for Guam grid stabilization
DOE closes loan to strengthen grid in Puerto Rico
FPSC approves Bayside settlement agreement, affecting TECO customers
Clearwater renews 30-year contract with Duke while St. Pete awaits decision whether to renew
Florida groups push utility reform as electric bills climb by $900 a year
DC Circuit Court of Appeals upholds FERC reform plans for interconnection queue process
Report: Duration of power outages in Puerto Rico not caused by major events increased by 19% in 2025
FCC bans approval of foreign-made solar inverters in the U.S.
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