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Power Plant Journeyman Operator - GRU
Power Plant Journeyman Operator - GRU

Job Details: This is journey level work operating fossil-fired electric generating station equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its technical skills and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted09/6/2024


State Looks at More Nuclear Power
State Looks at More Nuclear Power

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. It would take years, possibly decades. But Florida is looking at the possibility of adding nuclear power. After state lawmakers this year required a study on the feasibility of expanding the use of nuclear energy, Florida Public... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


Supreme Court Sets FPL Rate Arguments
Supreme Court Sets FPL Rate Arguments

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Supreme Court will hear arguments Oct. 8 in a long-running fight about a 2021 settlement that increased Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates. The court on Thursday issued an order scheduling a hearing in... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


OUC Opens High-Speed EV Charging Hub at Orange County Convention Center
OUC Opens High-Speed EV Charging Hub at Orange County Convention Center

Site will serve electric vehicle drivers in busy tourist corridor EV drivers in Orlando’s busy tourist corridor have a new option for high-speed charging to keep them on the move. The OUC Recharge Hub at the Orange County Convention Center, located near the center’s North Complex at... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


La Rosa, 2 Others Eyed for PSC Seat
La Rosa, 2 Others Eyed for PSC Seat

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Public Service Commission Chairman Mike La Rosa’s bid for reappointment to the utility-regulatory commission took a step forward Wednesday, as he was one of three finalists whose names were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2024


Regulators Weigh Tampa Electric Rates
Regulators Weigh Tampa Electric Rates

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida regulators Monday dug into a proposal that would lead to Tampa Electric Co. raising base electric rates, with representatives of consumers and businesses arguing the proposal should be scaled back. Tampa Electric is... Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Duke Rate Settlement Approved
Duke Rate Settlement Approved

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With support from representatives of consumers and businesses, the state Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a settlement that will increase Duke Energy Florida’s base electric rates and help lead to building... Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2024


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2024
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2024

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for July 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.04 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 posted08/19/2024


Rehearing Rejected in FPL Irma Case
Rehearing Rejected in FPL Irma Case

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal on Wednesday rejected a rehearing request in a lawsuit alleging Florida Power & Light did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages during Hurricane Irma. In a May 22... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


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