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The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) announced its 2024 “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognize Florida public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or their mutual aid efforts outside of their home communities... Continue Reading

Ocala Electric Utility (OEU), in collaboration with the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), will once again host the 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Saturday, March 1. This prestigious event will bring together skilled line workers from across... Continue Reading

FPUA is now set to begin receiving solar energy from the completed Rice Creek Solar Center. The project will supply nearly 75 megawatts of power with alternating current (MWac) of carbon-free electricity to 12 Florida cities, including 7.5 MWac to FPUA. With the completion of Rice Creek, FPUA is... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.05 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

For the 36th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Green Cove Springs as a 2024 Tree City USA. This distinction celebrates the city's unwavering dedication to planting, growing, and maintaining trees for the betterment of its community. To earn the Tree City USA... Continue Reading

The City of Ocala is proud to announce that its Budget Department has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This honor highlights the City’s dedication to producing a budget that meets the highest standards of clarity,... Continue Reading

American Public Power Association recognizes FPUA for providing aid to Tallahassee Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Tallahassee in September, following Hurricane... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for November 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $26.30 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for January is ENERCON. ENERCON is an engineering and environmental consultancy. Their Power Delivery team is local and has been servicing Florida for nearly 30 years. With a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, they work in... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to issues such as growth and a need to continue expanding its system, Florida Power & Light on Monday said it will propose a four-year plan to raise base electric rates. FPL will seek increases of about $1.55 billion... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After facing a barrage of hurricanes, Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. on Friday filed proposals to collect about $1.55 billion from customers to cover costs of restoring power and replenishing storm reserves. The... Continue Reading

Join FMEA in welcoming our new Associate Member 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. SEL Engineering Services, Inc.When SEL produced the... Continue Reading