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FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2023
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2023

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $32.90 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted08/1/2023


City of Newberry Congratulates Six Leaders for Graduating from the Certified Public Manager Program
City of Newberry Congratulates Six Leaders for Graduating from the Certified Public Manager Program

The City of Newberry proudly announces that six leaders have successfully graduated from the nationally recognized Certified Public Manager (CPM) program at Florida State University's Center for Public Management. These six leaders have shown exemplary commitment to serving our city and furthering... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2023


City Cites Debt Worries in Utility Fight
City Cites Debt Worries in Utility Fight

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The city of Gainesville has launched a wide-ranging constitutional challenge to a new state law that overhauled control of the region’s municipal utility, including saying it could violate bond agreements. The lawsuit,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/27/2023


FPL, Irma Plaintiffs Battle Over New Law
FPL, Irma Plaintiffs Battle Over New Law

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With two courts looking at the issue, plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit are disputing arguments by Florida Power & Light that a new state law protects the utility from liability for power outages in Hurricane Irma. FPL on... Continue Reading

Date posted07/26/2023


FMEA Announces Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients
FMEA Announces 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 St. Petersburg. The awards recognize association members for their outstanding contributions to FMEA and... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee
City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) Policy Makers Liaisons Committee. Robert Page of Green Cove Springs... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects New Slate of Officers for 2023-2024
Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects New Slate of Officers for 2023-2024

At a meeting held during its annual conference in St. Petersburg, 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 Joe Bunch,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/19/2023


Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency
Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2023-2024 Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2023-2024. Elections for the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s... Continue Reading

Date posted07/19/2023


Automated Energy Expands in Florida with Partnership with Lakeland Electric
Automated Energy Expands in Florida with Partnership with Lakeland Electric

Deal will allow customers to manage energy use with real-time data Automated Energy Inc. has reached an agreement with Lakeland Electric in Lakeland, Florida, allowing the utility to provide customers with tools to better manage energy usage. Lakeland Electric is the second public power utility... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2023


KUA Board Adopts $300 Million Budget
KUA Board Adopts $300 Million Budget

On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $300 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024. The vote came after several Board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 3 percent decrease from the 2023 budget. The... Continue Reading

Date posted07/13/2023


Florida Municipal Utilities Expand Large-Scale Solar Project
Florida Municipal Utilities Expand Large-Scale Solar Project

Expansion will quadruple the solar power currently generated Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in conjunction with 20 Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, today announced a major expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2023


Collaborative Seagrass Effort Launches to Protect the Indian River Lagoon
Collaborative Seagrass Effort Launches to Protect the Indian River Lagoon

Seagrass research led by FPUA, the Manatee Center, and Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, through the Manatee Observation and Education Center, and in partnership with the Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation (TCMF), launched a grant-funded seagrass research... Continue Reading

Date posted07/10/2023