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
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
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a measure that gave a legal protection to utilities, Florida Power & Light is asking a judge to toss out a class-action lawsuit stemming from power outages in Hurricane Irma. FPL filed... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Arguing that a new Florida law violates First Amendment and other constitutional rights, a non-profit group and Alachua County residents have filed a federal-court challenge to an overhaul of the electric utility in the... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $28.86 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed eight bills, including measures that will overhaul a Gainesville-area utility and make a series of hurricane-related changes. The utility bill (HB 1645) will create the Gainesville Regional... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a bill that could have made it easier for officials to choose electric cars when buying vehicles for government fleets. The bill (SB 284) would have directed officials making decisions about... Continue Reading
Acquisitions to further Agency’s mission to provide low-cost power Florida Municipal Power Agency (All-Requirements Power Supply Project) is pleased to announce that the Agency (FMPA) has entered into agreements to acquire three plants, comprising approximately 339 megawatts (MW) of natural... Continue Reading
Today marks the 122nd anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “For 122 years, we’ve been keeping the lights on for our community, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager. “We will forever embrace... Continue Reading
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaims June 26 as ‘OUC 100th Anniversary Day’ Earlier today, Monday, 6/26, the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One) was honored for a century of reliable service to Central Florida with a proclamation declaring "OUC 100th Anniversary... Continue Reading
Amy Zubaly, Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director, was installed this week as a new member of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors. The APPA is the national trade association representing not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000... Continue Reading
Awards recognize contributions to public power and their communities Two Florida public power leaders were recognized today by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for their contributions to the public power industry and their service to their communities. Receiving national awards today... Continue Reading
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