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FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: November 2025
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: November 2025

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. TextPower, Inc - An ARCOS CompanyTextPower is the leading... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/24/2025


FPL Rate Settlement Approved
FPL Rate Settlement Approved

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Thursday approved a rate settlement that will lead to Florida Power & Light customers paying billions of additional dollars in the coming years, though opponents said they expect to fight the plan at the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2025


Manager of Distribution Engineering - KUA
Manager of Distribution Engineering - KUA

General Definition of Work This is highly responsible technical, supervisory and administrative work that provides supervision and engineering support to the utility’s distribution engineering functions. An incumbent is considered to be a subject matter expert and is responsible for... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/18/2025


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for October 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $33.69 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted11/18/2025


Lakeland Electric to Increase Fuel Charge Effective January 1, 2026
Lakeland Electric to Increase Fuel Charge Effective January 1, 2026

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to increase the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective January 1, 2026. The adjustment raises the fuel charge by $3.50, from $43.50 to $47.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), in response to rising natural gas prices driven by global market... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2025


KUA Stands with Community During Federal Government Shutdown
KUA Stands with Community During Federal Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, Kissimmee Utility Authority recognizes that many customers, including federal employees and contractors, may be experiencing temporary financial hardship. KUA assures the community that the utility is here to help. KUA has a long-standing commitment... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2025


Public Works/Utilities Director - City of Williston
Public Works/Utilities Director - City of Williston

Position Summary The Director of Public Works/Utilities provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the City’s infrastructure and utility services, including water production and distribution; wastewater treatment and collection; electric and/or gas... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2025


Master Technician (Journeyman Chiller Mechanic) - OUC
Master Technician (Journeyman Chiller Mechanic) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Master Technician (Mechanical) – Chilled Water 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... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2025


City of Green Cove Springs Announces Mike Null as Interim City Manager
City of Green Cove Springs Announces Mike Null as Interim City Manager

The City of Green Cove Springs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Null as Interim City Manager, effective November 15, 2025, following the retirement of City Manager Steve Kennedy. Null, who currently serves as the Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director, brings over 22 years... Continue Reading

Date posted11/6/2025


OUC Opens One of the Largest Floating Solar Arrays in the U.S.
OUC Opens One of the Largest Floating Solar Arrays in the U.S.

OUC—The Reliable One has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida. The 2-megawatt system – located at 5301 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando – consists of two arrays and more than 3,400 solar panels that send energy directly to... Continue Reading

Date posted11/6/2025


Fifty-Three Public Power Systems Earn Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards
Fifty-Three Public Power Systems Earn Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards

Fifty-three public power electric utilities and utility organizations earned Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards from the American Public Power Association. The awards were presented this week at APPA’s Customer Connections Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.The annual awards... Continue Reading

Date posted11/5/2025


Passidomo Smith to Lead PSC
Passidomo Smith to Lead PSC

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gabriella Passidomo Smith was elected Tuesday to become chairwoman of the Florida Public Service Commission, succeeding Chairman Mike La Rosa in January. Passidomo, who will serve two years as chairwoman, has been a member of the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2025