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Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After sending the issue back to regulators in 2023 for more explanation, the state Supreme Court on Thursday signed off on a settlement that has increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light customers in recent... Continue Reading

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $33.79 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is proud to announce its new partnership with Promise Network Inc. to streamline the delivery of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to eligible customers. This collaboration, facilitated through FloridaCommerce, enhances how energy... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority has appointed Richard Mark Flury as the utility's vice president of engineering and operations, effective July 14. With over 25 years of engineering experience, Flury will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to KUA. Flury will report to KUA President and General... Continue Reading

On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $321 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026. The vote came after board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The $321 million budget includes, $147 million for fuel and purchased power, which... Continue Reading

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Chilled Water Operator II 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... Continue Reading

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a CDL Licensed Fleet Technician to join our Fleet 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 skilled automotive mechanic with... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for July is MasTec North America, Inc. Over the course of the last 80 years, MasTec companies have been involved in some of the largest and most complex infrastructure construction projects across the country. Their experience has given them a deep and... Continue Reading

The Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council is accepting applications to fill the two term vacancies on the Florida Public Service Commission. This is a full-time position appointed by the Governor with official headquarters in Tallahassee and an annual salary presently at $158,094.... Continue Reading

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. Central Florida Traffic ControlCentral Florida Traffic... Continue Reading

City Earns National Honor for Community Excellence It’s official – Tallahassee has earned national recognition as a 2025 All-America City! Presented by the National Civic League, this coveted award is presented annually to just 10 communities from across the country that exemplify... Continue Reading