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FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: July 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: July 2026

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. E2 Consulting EngineersDedicated to “Excellence in... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/27/2026


Senior Manager Project Management - JEA
Senior Manager Project Management - JEA

Responsible for leading project management teams and processes for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects including project and program management, scheduling, forecasting project costs, and budgeting. Develops policies and procedures used to plan, manage, and mitigate project risks. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/27/2026


Director of Utilities - City of Newberry
Director of Utilities - City of Newberry

The first review of applications will begin on August 17th, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.The City of Newberry is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to oversee our electric, water, and wastewater utilities. As a key member of the City's leadership... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/22/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $22.84 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 posted07/22/2026


Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad Honored with E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad Honored with E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award

On July 16, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) honored Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad with the E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a high honor awarded to an individual who has devoted a significant part of... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2026


Utility Board Vice Chair Barrios Receives Statewide Policymaker Award
Utility Board Vice Chair Barrios Receives Statewide Policymaker Award

Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) Utility Board Vice Chair Robert Barrios was presented with the Policymaker Award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) at its annual conference in Plam Beach, FL. The Policymaker Award is awarded to a local elected or appointed official who has... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2026


Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces Member Awards at Annual Banquet
Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces Member Awards at Annual Banquet

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) last night announced the recipients of its member awards, including the E.C. Shreve, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award, Member of the Year, Policymaker Award, Utility Award of Excellence and Associate Member of the Year. The awards, which were... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


FMPA Recognizes Municipal Utilities with Annual Reliability Awards
FMPA Recognizes Municipal Utilities with Annual Reliability Awards

Eighteen utilities honored for their achievements in providing reliable energy Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) recognized municipal electric utilities with Florida Public Power Reliability Awards, honoring the utilities’ achievements in delivering reliable electricity to their... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committees
Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committees

Committees foster relationships and improve FMPA services Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected officers this afternoon to lead two of Florida Municipal Power Agency’s committees – the Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) and the Policy Makers... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


Florida Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors Elects Officers
Florida Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors Elects Officers

Florida public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2026-2027 Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2026-2027. Elections for the Florida Municipal Power... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2026


Supervisor of Utility Billing & Collections - KUA
Supervisor of Utility Billing & Collections - KUA

General Definition of Work This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of utility billing and collections operations, requiring a comprehensive and detailed understanding of customer service practices within a utility environment. The role ensures the... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/15/2026


Substation Protection and Control Engineer - GRU
Substation Protection and Control Engineer - GRU

The Substation Protection & Control Engineer provides engineering support for planning, design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the protection & control schemes for the utility’s power substation. This position supports the protection &... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/15/2026