The 2021 hurricane season started June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Current predictions estimate 13 to 20 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes.
FMPA will host a tour of the Harmony Solar Energy Center on June 23 at 9 a.m. to commemorate the one-year anniversary of commercial operation for the first two solar sites in the Florida Municipal Solar Project.
Jacob Williams participated in a podcast episode with Fluent in Floridian, which was published last week. The episode is available on Fluent in Floridian’s website.
The ARP Executive Committee held a rate workshop last Tuesday to review the April All-Requirements Project loads, costs and rates.
FMPA and participants of the Florida Municipal Solar Project Phase II meet this week.
FMPA wrapped up its annual Behind the Switch social media campaign, which included short videos that highlight the people who generate power and help keep the lights on for Florida’s public power customers.
FMPA launched a solar generation website last week as part of the Florida Municipal Solar Project (FMSP).
FMPA’s Board of Directors approved TVPPA as FMPA’s new Lineworker Safety Program provider last week. Twenty-two cities provided non-binding commitments so far to participate and five more cities are expected to join the program.
Jacob Williams presented at the city of Wauchula’s Commission Workshop last Monday on the value of being a municipal utility and the benefits it provides to customers. FMPA is available to support members who are interested in the Value of Municipal Utility presentations for their Governing Boards.
FMPA’s Public Relations Department launches its annual social-media campaign on Wednesday called “Behind the Switch” to give people a behind-the-scenes look on how Florida cities provide low-cost, reliable, and clean power.