In recognition of Public Power Week (Oct. 4 – 10, 2026), the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is highlighting the benefits public power utilities provide their communities and their residents. “Public power is a longstanding American tradition built on one simple... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light filed paperwork Thursday with utility regulators claiming the company’s rate structure approved in November 2025 already complies with a new state law on data centers. The law (SB 484) mandates... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) rebate program returns to help customers save energy and money when purchasing qualifying energy-efficient products. The program consists of 14 rebates, including a $350 rebate for an electric vehicle (EV) charger, with an additional $50 rebate if the charger is Energy... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for October is Blue Lake Service, LLC. Blue Lake Service, LLC provides daily utility restoration support, storm-response services, debris management, right-of-way clearing, and site restoration services for electric utilities, municipalities,... Continue Reading
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, Senior to support its Energy Supply operations, with a strong emphasis on mechanical systems, power generation equipment, maintenance engineering, reliability, and capital project execution. This position... Continue Reading
The JEA Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Jody L. Brooks as interim managing director and CEO as the board begins the process of selecting a successor to Vickie Cavey. Cavey retired from leading the utility after two years as CEO and more than 36 years of service to the organization.... Continue Reading
Temporary Detours Planned Beginning Sept. 25 The City of Tallahassee will begin construction on Phase 4 of its electric infrastructure enhancement project along Centerville Road on September 25. This work will further strengthen the system’s resilience against severe weather and improve... Continue Reading
STATEMENT BY:Allen Putnam, Utilities Director, Beaches Energy Services "Earning a Diamond-Medium designation through the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Cybersecurity Accelerator Program (CAP) is a significant accomplishment for the City and Beaches Energy Services. APPA... Continue Reading
Objective: The Substation Electrician (High Voltage Substation Electrical Technician) provides quality craftsmanship on projects as part of a team whose goal is to successfully execute the initiatives of Keys Energy Services (KEYS) of completing projects safely, on-time and within specifications... Continue Reading
General Definition of Work Performs highly skilled clerical and technical work requiring comprehensive knowledge of utility customer service operations, with a primary focus on billing, collections, and revenue recovery. Supports both active account processing and post-service debt recovery... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for August 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $18.91 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Two sitting members of the Florida Public Service Commission were among six finalists interviewed and forwarded on Friday to Gov. Ron DeSantis for two upcoming openings on the five-member utility regulatory board. Commissioners... Continue Reading
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