Yesterday, in Jacksonville, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) held its annual Florida Lineman Competition Rodeo, which brings electric lineworkers from all over the state together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Competitors took on various... Continue Reading
KUA customers are now eligible to sign up for the utility’s new surge protection program, which can protect large appliances from electric surges. The surge protection device is installed directly on the customer’s meter and diverts high-energy surges that can enter through electric... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After the Florida Supreme Court required a more-detailed justification, state regulators could be poised to approve a revised order supporting a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power &... Continue Reading
The annual Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Florida Lineman Competition Rodeo will take place this Saturday, Feb. 24, in Jacksonville. Electric lineworkers from all over the state will come together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Hosted by JEA, the... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida lawmakers are moving toward approving an overhaul of state energy laws, including eliminating references to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and imposing a ban on offshore wind-energy generation. The Senate Agriculture,... Continue Reading
For the 29th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This award was granted for FPUA’s annual comprehensive... Continue Reading
Sand Lake Energy Center first of three power plants under contract for acquisition to begin operations for FMPA. Today, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced it has taken ownership of an Orlando-area, natural gas combined cycle generation plant. The facility is immediately available... Continue Reading
OUC– The Reliable One’s Board of Commissioners announces the following appointments, effective January 23, 2024. Commissioner Larry Mills, Th.D., has assumed the role of OUC Commission president for a two-year term. Mills joined the board in 2018 and served as chair of the... Continue Reading
City of Ocala electric customers will notice some financial relief beginning in March. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Ocala City Council members approved a reduction to the power cost adjustment (PCA) rate and an increase in the electric base rates, which will result in an approximate eight percent... Continue Reading
Chris McCullion has been selected to replace Mindy Brenay as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) effective March 4, 2024. Last year, OUC initiated a national search to fill the CFO role after Brenay, CFO, announced her retirement. “Chris is an... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Saying it is trying to meet the needs of a growing number of customers, Tampa Electric Co. will ask state regulators to approve a plan that would raise base electric rates over the next three years. Tampa Electric on Thursday... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida will seek state approval of a three-year plan that would increase customers’ base electric rates and expand solar-power generation. Duke on Wednesday notified the Florida Public Service Commission that... Continue Reading
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