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FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.94 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned a Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that... Continue Reading

The JEA board of directors accepted the resignation of Managing Director and CEO Jay Stowe at a special board meeting today. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Northeast Florida for the past several years as the Managing Director and CEO of JEA,” Stowe said. “By far,... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to speed up its handling of a renewed fight about a 2021 settlement that increased Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates. The court issued an order approving FPL’s... Continue Reading

Three Florida municipal electric utilities have earned re-designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation again this year are Kissimmee Utility Authority, Fort... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. The utility earned Diamond Status in the category for utilities with 250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. More than 160... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Wednesday, April 10 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to a “strong interest in obtaining finality,” Florida Power & Light on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to speed up consideration of a renewed fight about a 2021 settlement that increased the... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida on Monday joined Tampa Electric Co. in seeking approval to reduce customer bills in June because of lower-than-expected costs of natural gas. Duke filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission to... Continue Reading

This past weekend, Florida public power participants brought home more than half of the awards, including the first-place overall apprentice and journeyman, presented at American Public Power Association’s 22nd annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held April 5-6, in Lafayette, Louisiana.... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light on Wednesday filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission that seeks a go-ahead for 12 new solar-energy facilities. The projects were contemplated in a 2021 settlement that set base electric... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A battle about a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light has gone back to the state Supreme Court. Lawyers for a coalition of groups this week filed a notice that is an initial step in... Continue Reading