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FMEA Recognizes FL Lineworkers & Mutual Aid Efforts in Celebration of FL Lineworker Appreciation Day
FMEA Recognizes FL Lineworkers & Mutual Aid Efforts in Celebration of FL Lineworker Appreciation Day

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today launched a social media campaign that pays tribute to the Florida lineworkers who provide mutual aid assistance when severe weather or other events lead to power outages. During the month of August,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


JEA Crews Continue Final Tropical Storm Debby Restoration Efforts
JEA Crews Continue Final Tropical Storm Debby Restoration Efforts

As Tropical Storm Debby moves on from Northeast Florida, JEA restoration teams will continue working as quickly and safely as possible until everyone’s power is back on. Since Sunday morning, JEA has restored power for more than 111,000 customers as of 2 p.m. today. During the storm, JEA did... Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2024


STATEMENT BY: FMEA Executive Director Regarding Public Power Restoration Following Hurricane Debby
STATEMENT BY: FMEA Executive Director Regarding Public Power Restoration Following Hurricane Debby

“In less than 36 hours since landfall, Florida public power utilities have restored power to nearly all customers impacted by Hurricane Debby. FMEA member utilities have restored more than 80,000 customer outages from Hurricane Debby, with more than 99.9 percent of all public power... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted08/6/2024


DeSantis Warns Storm is ‘Major Event’
DeSantis Warns Storm is ‘Major Event’

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis warned of flooding statewide from Tropical Storm Debby, which is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Monday in the Big Bend region close to Tallahassee. Appearing at a Sunday morning news conference at the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/4/2024


STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director, Regarding Preparations for Tropical Storm Debby
STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director, Regarding Preparations for Tropical Storm Debby

“As the mutual aid coordinator for Florida’s 33 public power utilities, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has been monitoring the development of now Tropical Storm Debby and has engaged our mutual aid network in advance of the landfall. On behalf of our member communities in... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted08/3/2024


FMEA Announces 2024 Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients
FMEA Announces 2024 Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) last night announced the winners of the Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year awards during its annual conference banquet in Palm Beach. The awards recognize association members for their outstanding contributions to FMEA and... Continue Reading

Date posted08/2/2024


Florida Municipal Electric Association Installs New Slate of Officers
Florida Municipal Electric Association Installs New Slate of Officers

At a meeting held during its annual conference in Palm Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors. Serving as the executive leadership team of the board are President Clint Bullock,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


OUC Named the #1 Solar Sunriser for the Southeast
OUC Named the #1 Solar Sunriser for the Southeast

Solar Energy is Key to OUC’s Goal of Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050 OUC—The Reliable One has earned the designation as the #1 solar “SunRiser” by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for 2024. This is the sixth consecutive year that SACE has named OUC as a... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


Sr. Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Content Services - OUC
Sr. Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Content Services - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Sr. Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Content Services to join the Digital & Technology division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/31/2024


Sr. Systems Administrator – WEB/IVR - OUC
Sr. Systems Administrator – WEB/IVR - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator - WEB/IVR to join the Digital & Technology 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 technical... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/31/2024


OEU Announces Customer Bill Credits Starting in August
OEU Announces Customer Bill Credits Starting in August

Starting in August, Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) residential customers may receive a credit to their account, reducing their bills. This change is due to a new city ordinance that will see customer’s initial sign-up deposit be transferred and credited back to their accounts. Under this... Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024


Rhonda Reaves-Smith Appointed Vice President of Customer Service
Rhonda Reaves-Smith Appointed Vice President of Customer Service

Kissimmee Utility Authority has appointed Rhonda Reaves-Smith as the utility's vice president of customer service, effective August 1. With over two decades of utility customer service experience, Reaves-Smith will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to KUA. Reaves-Smith will report to KUA... Continue Reading

Date posted07/29/2024