Lakeland Electric has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service to the Lakeland, Polk City and Polk County community. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes... Continue Reading
General Definition of Work Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I Performs difficult skilled and technical work involving the repair, inspection, maintenance and calibrating of electrical equipment, process controllers, analog and digital process indicators, distributed control... Continue Reading
Seven Florida municipal electric utilities have earned designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation this year are Lakeland Electric, the City of Mount Dora, and... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for April is Tempest Energy, LLC. Tempest Energy was conceived out of a realization that the electric utility industry and their respective communities were continually being challenged by natural disasters that destroyed the electric grid and interrupted... Continue Reading
General Definition of Work Supports, administers, and optimizes internal and external data, wireless, and telephony networks. Responsible for maintaining network systems, applications, configurations, and security controls to ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and protection... Continue Reading
This past weekend, Florida public power participants again brought home half of the awards, including first- and second-place overall apprentices and third-place journeyman team, presented at the American Public Power Association’s 24th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held March... Continue Reading
The City of Newberry is seeking a forward-thinking and service-driven leader to serve as Assistant Director of Utilities. This position plays a critical role in supporting reliable delivery, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth of the City’s utility systems — including water,... Continue Reading
The City of Newberry is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Director of Public Works and Facilities. This role provides leadership and operational oversight for public infrastructure services, including streets and roads, right-of-way maintenance, stormwater... Continue Reading
The Human Resources & Risk Manager is a key leadership position that plays a vital role in supporting our employees and strengthening our organization. This position oversees all aspects of human resources and risk management—helping ensure a positive workplace culture, compliance with... Continue Reading
The City of Tallahassee has once again received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA's) Distinguished Budget Presentation, marking the 41st consecutive year earning this recognition. This award reflects the City’s commitment to upholding the highest principles of... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $24.82 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading
Leesburg Electric was among 17 Florida public power utilities to receive a 2025 Safety Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), which recognizes utilities’ commitment to safety. The award was presented at the Florida Lineman Competition Awards Banquet in Tallahassee this... Continue Reading
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