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FMEA Associate Member of the Month, September: Ring Power Utility | Truck | Crane
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, September: Ring Power Utility | Truck | Crane

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for September is Ring Power Utility | Truck | Crane. Ring Power Utility | Truck | Crane, a division of Ring Power Corporation, has been a trusted partner to the electrical utility industry since 2008. They provide best-in-class equipment, outstanding... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted09/1/2025


FPL Takes Aim at Foes' Rate Proposal
FPL Takes Aim at Foes' Rate Proposal

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light on Friday blasted a proposed rate settlement offered by the state Office of Public Counsel and some consumer groups, calling it “illusory and unenforceable” and urging regulators to reject... Continue Reading

Date posted08/29/2025


Filing Adds Fuel to FPL Rate Fight
Filing Adds Fuel to FPL Rate Fight

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Ratcheting up a battle about a proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement, opponents have offered a "counter proposal" that would trim potential increases over the next four years. FPL quickly criticized the new proposal,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2025


Leesburg Electric Will Lower BPCA Effective September 1st
Leesburg Electric Will Lower BPCA Effective September 1st

CORRECTION, AUG. 28– THE DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA RATE OF $159.39 FOR 1000 kWh THAT WAS INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RELEASE ON 08/27/25 WAS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA RATE IS $150.39, REFLECTED BELOW. With our energy supply partners at the Florida Municipal Power Agency working to... Continue Reading

Date posted08/27/2025


Florida Public Power Organizations Recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
Florida Public Power Organizations Recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to show gratitude to the people who risk their lives daily to ensure reliable delivery of electricity throughout the Sunshine State. During... Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2025


JEA Board Approves Plan to Build Natural Gas Plant to Meet Future Energy Needs
JEA Board Approves Plan to Build Natural Gas Plant to Meet Future Energy Needs

The JEA Board of Directors voted unanimously today to approve a plan for the utility to build a combined cycle natural gas facility at the former St. Johns River Power Park site. The plan delegates authority to CEO and Managing Director Vickie Cavey to negotiate and sign an agreement with GE... Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2025


Senior Engineer Transmission Planning - OUC
Senior Engineer Transmission Planning - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Engineer Transmission Planning to join the Trans,Substation & Sys Protect division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/25/2025


Energy Portfolio Analyst - OUC
Energy Portfolio Analyst - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Energy Portfolio Analyst to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a strategic,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/25/2025


FMEA Welcomes August's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes August's New Associate Members

Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. Current Edge SolutionsCurrent Edge Solutions, LLC is a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/22/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2025
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2025

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for July 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $34.05 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted08/22/2025


Public Counsel Vows to Fight FPL Deal
Public Counsel Vows to Fight FPL Deal

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday, saying it would increase FPL’s revenues by an... Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


FPL, Groups Propose Rate Deal
FPL, Groups Propose Rate Deal

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light and numerous groups and businesses have hammered out a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates over the next four years — but not by as much as the utility originally... Continue Reading

Date posted08/20/2025