Report affirms OUC as a leader in solar energy among utilities in the Southeast Continue Reading
Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Electrical Builders, Inc. (EBI) Since 1974, EBI has specialized in providing high quality industrial electrical and welding services to utilities, power... Continue Reading
Hometown Connections, Inc. (HCI), an organization devoted to promoting public power in the United States, has selected Stem, a global leader in AI-driven clean energy solutions and services, as a trusted partner to help make clean energy asset ownership simpler and more valuable for its public... Continue Reading
Clint Bullock, OUC’s General Manager & CEO, has been named to Florida Trend’s “Florida 500” list in the Energy category for the fourth consecutive year. Compiled annually by the business magazine’s editors, the special section highlights the 500 most influential... Continue Reading
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced state Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie will remain in that post as DeSantis begins his second term. “From the tragic condo collapse in Surfside to the destructive Hurricane Ian, Kevin Guthrie has led emergency response efforts with... Continue Reading
For the second consecutive year, OUC—The Reliable One has been recognized in the Sierra Club’s 2022 Clean Energy report card for the utility’s commitment to reaching 100% Net Zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals of 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2040. OUC is the highest scoring... Continue Reading
State regulators Thursday signed off on electric utilities collecting hundreds of millions of dollars from customers next year to pay for projects aimed at bolstering the power system against storms. The Florida Public Service Commission approved proposals by Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for October 2022 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $3.38 more than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, Homestead Public Services reported the lowest... Continue Reading
Hoping to protect manatees as they congregate this winter, state wildlife officials Tuesday issued an emergency rule that will temporarily prevent boating in an area of the Indian River Lagoon near a Florida Power & Light power plant. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rule... Continue Reading
As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida’s shores, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is taking steps to ensure the quick and safe restoration of any services impacted by the hurricane-force winds and rain. For the safety of employees and customers, FPUA’s Customer Service Lobby... Continue Reading
“As Florida prepares for a yet another hurricane to make landfall on our coast, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has been closely monitoring what is expected to become Hurricane Nicole. While Florida public power utilities have been preparing year-round for storm season and have... Continue Reading
In anticipation of a potential impact from Tropical Storm Nicole, Kissimmee Utility Authority has activated its Emergency Operations Plan.— In anticipation of a potential impact from Tropical Storm Nicole, Kissimmee Utility Authority has activated its Emergency Operations Plan.The utility is... Continue Reading
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