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Higher Natural Gas Costs Could Hit Electric Bills
Higher Natural Gas Costs Could Hit Electric Bills

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Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted10/20/2021


KUA Unveils LED Landscape Lighting along Broadway in Partnership with the City of Kissimmee
KUA Unveils LED Landscape Lighting along Broadway in Partnership with the City of Kissimmee

Kissimmee Utility Authority was thrilled to unveil new downtown landscape lighting to further enhance vibrant Historic Downtown Kissimmee. This state of the art lighting project in partnership with the City of Kissimmee provides a captivating, colorful landscape to celebrate holidays and special... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/13/2021


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Altec Industries
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Altec Industries

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for October is Altec Industries. Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. They deliver products and services in more than 100 countries... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/4/2021


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member – Petronex Technologies
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member – Petronex Technologies

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Petronex Technologies The Petronex Orbitron 3000 electrostatic filtration machine removes contaminate particulates to the sub micron level, eliminates... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/4/2021


Florida Public Power Highlights Community Investments During National Public Power Week
Florida Public Power Highlights Community Investments During National Public Power Week

This year during Public Power Week (Oct. 3 – 9, 2021), the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is highlighting the many investments Florida public power makes in the communities they serve. “The primary focus of every public power utility is their customers and the community... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/4/2021


Solar Panel Tax Fight Goes to High Court
Solar Panel Tax Fight Goes to High Court

By Jim Sanders A tax fight about a solar-panel array at a Panhandle military base has gone to the Florida Supreme Court. Gulf Coast Solar Center I, LLC, filed a notice Wednesday that is a first step in asking justices to review a decision by the 1st District Court of Appeal. A three-judge panel... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/1/2021


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for August 2021
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for August 2021

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for August 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $15.74 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/1/2021


Lawmakers Could Get More Say on Greenhouse Gas Rules
Lawmakers Could Get More Say on Greenhouse Gas Rules

A Senate Republican filed a proposal Wednesday that could give the Legislature more say over regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, filed the bill (SB 380) for consideration during the 2022 legislative session, which starts in January. It would... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/30/2021


Ricky Erixton, JEA Vice President of Electric Systems, Named to SERC Reliability Board of Directors
Ricky Erixton, JEA Vice President of Electric Systems, Named to SERC Reliability Board of Directors

Ricky Erixton, vice president of Electric Systems at JEA, has been appointed to the SERC Reliability Board of Directors. Erixton will represent the municipal sector for the board overseeing a nonprofit that works to reduce risks to the reliability and security of the electric grid in 16... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/30/2021


Solar Panel Tax Fight Goes to High Court
Solar Panel Tax Fight Goes to High Court

A tax fight about a solar-panel array at a Panhandle military base has gone to the Florida Supreme Court. Gulf Coast Solar Center I, LLC, filed a notice Wednesday that is a first step in asking justices to review a decision by the 1st District Court of Appeal. A three-judge panel of the appeals... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/30/2021


KUA completes first EV Charging Station Hub
KUA completes first EV Charging Station Hub

It’s National Drive Electric Week, and KUA is proud to announce the installation of its first EV charging Station Hub at the Kissimmee Civic Center that includes one Level-III Fast Charger and three Level-II chargers. KUA also replaced two additional City-owned EV Chargers around the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/29/2021


Ricardo “Rick” Morales III Appointed to JEA Board of Directors
Ricardo “Rick” Morales III Appointed to JEA Board of Directors

Ricardo “Rick” Morales III, president and chief operating officer of Morales Construction Co. Inc. has joined the JEA board of directors. The Jacksonville City Council approved Morales’ appointment at its Sept. 28 meeting. “We are pleased that Rick Morales is joining... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/29/2021