Upcoming Events
2023 National Electrical Safety Code Training
March 15, 2023 1:00 pm — March 17, 2023
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
Teleconference Option Available
March 20, 2023 8:30 am — March 23, 2023 4:00 pm
FMEA 2023 Energy Auditors Roundtable
March 29, 2023
Hometown Security Workshop
FMPA is hosting representatives from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Central Florida Intelligence Exchange (CFIX) , Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC), and others to present on the recent substation attacks, what our members should be aware of, providing opportunities to connect with law enforcement or governmental agencies, and understand what considerations members should review for their own substations.
The workshop will cover the recent substation attacks that have happened across the nation, how the federal resources work with local law enforcement in these kinds of events, a discussion on who, how, and when to reach out if an attack were to happen on your facility, and considerations for best practices for physical security of substations.
Please be sure to register early for this workshop; space is limited.
March 30, 2023
FMEA 2023 Key Accounts Roundtable
March 30, 2023
PRC-005-6 MinMax eSMART Demonstration
MinMax Technologies’ eSMART is an asset management, inspection, and meter exchange tool designed by utility industry professionals. It is a complete asset management and inspection system from power generation to meters at customer service points.
As a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) registered Transmission Owner (TO), Generator Owner (GO), and Distribution Provider (DP) you are required to comply with reliability standard PRC-005-6 Protection System, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance. The purpose of PRC-005-6 is to document and implement programs for the maintenance of all Protection Systems, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying affecting the reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES) so that they are kept in working order.
MinMax has created a connection between the Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) procedure for PRC-005-6 and its Asset Management and Inspection program called eSMART 9.1. The eSMART software from MinMax allows its compliance users to quickly set up their PSMP programs by following the guidelines from their enforcing regional entities. eSMART allows PSMP to track Verification, Monitoring, Testing, Inspection, and Calibration. Using the asset management part of the eSMART program, the users can organize the PRC-005 Components and Component Types with eSMART’s Asset IDs and Equipment Types. With eSMART’s Time-based and Performance (Condition)-based inspections, the users can perform numerous time-bound inspections (Requirements) on time while meeting the compliance due dates. The various pieces of evidence required by PRC-005-6 can be comfortably furnished using the document management system of eSMART and its rich portfolio of easy-to-use predefined reports that are easily configurable for audit purposes
MinMax will be available after the training to speak with utilities.
April 4, 2023
Lineman’s Roundtable
The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.
April 13, 2023
Finance Committee
Policy Makers Liaison Committee
FMEA 2023 Administrative Professionals Roundtable
April 20, 2023
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Human Resources Roundtable
April 26, 2023
APPA Engineering & Operations Conference
April 30, 2023 — May 3, 2023
APPA Public Communications Spring Issues Roundtable
May 8, 2023
APPA Cybersecurity Summit
May 9, 2023 — May 10, 2023
Purchasing Roundtable
The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.
May 10, 2023
FMEA 2023 Florida Public Power Communicators Roundtable
May 16, 2023
2023 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum
May 17, 2023 9:00 am — May 18, 2023
Finance Committee
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Finance Committee
Finance Committee
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
APPA National Conference
June 16, 2023 — June 21, 2023
Meter Tech Roundtable
The Meter Tech Roundtable provides an opportunity for meter technicians and meter maintenance staff to discuss topics such as operating practices, equipment, tools, safety, training, and more.
June 22, 2023
Distribution Reliability Measurement Roundtable
June 29, 2023
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
Teleconference Option Available
July 10, 2023 8:30 am — July 13, 2023 4:00 pm
FMEA Annual Conference
July 18, 2023 — July 20, 2023
ARP Executive Committee
July 19, 2023
Board of Directors
July 19, 2023
Policy Makers Liaison Committee
July 20, 2023
Electrical Metering Program – Lab A – CANCELLED
August 7, 2023 8:30 am — August 11, 2023 4:00 pm
AMI Roundtable
The AMI Roundtable provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as AMI technology, equipment, training, and more.
August 10, 2023
Finance Committee
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
GIS Roundtable
August 24, 2023
Electrical Metering Program – Lab B – CANCELED
August 28, 2023 8:30 am — September 1, 2023 4:00 pm
Substation Training Series – Switching & Tagging, Personal Protective Grounding, Battery Systems
The substation training series is designed to provide participants with in-depth instruction on substation-related topics and is tailored to the specific equipment of the attendee’s utilities, where possible.
The course curriculum has been developed by Pam Tompkins and Scott Young with SET Solutions, LLC. Pam is the President and CEO of SET Solutions, and is a 37-year veteran of the electric utility industry. Scott has over 36 years of electrical substation experience and is a published substation safety author.
September 12, 2023 8:30 am — September 13, 2023 4:00 pm
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
APPA Business & Financial Conference
September 17, 2023 — September 20, 2023
Protective Relaying Lab – This Class is Full – Registration Closed
September 18, 2023 8:30 am — September 22, 2023 4:00 pm
AMETEK JEMStar II Training
September 20, 2023
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
Teleconference Option Available
September 25, 2023 8:30 am — September 28, 2023 4:00 pm
APPA Legal & Regulatory Conference
October 15, 2023 — October 18, 2023
Lineman’s Roundtable
October 17, 2023
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Transportation Fleet Roundtable
November 7, 2023
APPA Customer Connections Conference
November 12, 2023 — November 15, 2023
Finance Committee
Finance Committee oversees the administration of FMPA’s risk management policy, budgets, financial statements and financial reporting process
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Substation Roundtable – Beaches Energy Services
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.
Dates: Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. – noon.
(Breakfast snacks provided; lunch provided on Thursday)
Hotel and parking details will be provided closer to the event date.
November 30, 2023 9:00 am — December 1, 2023 4:00 pm
Finance Committee
ARP Executive Committee
Board of Directors
2024 APPA Joint Action Conference
January 7, 2024 5:00 pm — January 9, 2024
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
2024 FMEA & FMPA Human Resources Roundtable
The Human Resources Roundtable will provide a forum for Florida public power employees interested in HR-related topics, and will offer the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.
The roundtable discussion allows each member to share issues that impact their utility. Please come prepared to discuss new developments, programs, and concerns. Please email suggested topics to [email protected].
This event will be co-hosted by FMEA and FMPA as we work together to bring value and content to our municipal members.
January 25, 2024
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
January 29, 2024 8:30 am — February 1, 2024 4:30 pm
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Certified Power Supervisor (CPSv) – Postponed until 2024 – More details to come
TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
March 1, 2024
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Buddy to Boss with Succession Planning
Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Buddy-to-Boss – Emphasizes the skills needed for the supervisor when taking over a established team or department. Included in the one day program is information on the following: Increase credibility as leaders, create an environment where people/ideas thrive, motivate employees, create a powerful environment of trust, enforce rules fairly for everyone, leading by example, master the challenges placed by the employees/friends you lead.
March 25, 2024
Fundamental Supervisory Skills
(CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Fundamental Supervisory Skills – This 2 day workshop consists of two modules. Managing People stresses and the importance of individual self-esteem in the workplace and shows how to give clear instructions, achieve consensus, and encourage others to commit to common goals. Communicating with People demonstrates active listening techniques, effective communication, and ways to recognize another person`s understanding of the issues. Instructional methods include presentation, videos, group discussion, and skill building exercises. Students are required to complete a DISC profile before class.
April 9, 2024 8:30 am — April 10, 2024 3:30 pm
Goal Setting & Planning
Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Goal Setting & Planning – Why set goals? We all know what we want and need to get done, right? To answer these questions, we must answer another: Are we in our respective roles to maintain or to continuously improve, grow and meet the challenges ahead? If we aren’t here to improve, grow and meet the oncoming challenges, even maintaining will eventually fail. Eighty-eight percent of people who set goals never reach them or abandon them altogether. Goals must lead to plans that drive execution.
April 11, 2024