Annual fees on electric vehicles would go up to help build charging stations as the state anticipates a continued move away from gas-powered cars and trucks, under a proposal backed Tuesday in the Senate. Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican who has been an advocate for new vehicle... Continue Reading
A state panel appears ready to move quickly to fill an open seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. With nine applicants for the job, the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council has scheduled a meeting Monday to designate a list of “most qualified” applicants to be... Continue Reading
Facing term limits next year, state Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, is among nine candidates for an open seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. The candidates filed applications before a Friday deadline. The seat on the five-member utility regulatory commission opened last month when Gov.... Continue Reading
Areas lack connectivity because there aren’t enough potential customers for private companies to make a profit One year ago, all of America began to confront the new reality of a pandemic, including the migration of business and education to the internet. Schools, universities and businesses... Continue Reading
Florida Power & Light customers would see increases in monthly bills starting in May because of higher-than-expected natural gas costs, under a recommendation issued Friday by staff members of the state Public Service Commission. FPL is seeking to collect an additional $302.5 million related... Continue Reading
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The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 21 of its public power members for their continued commitment to safe work practices throughout the year 2020. For the past 30 years, FMEA has recognized Florida public power utilities’ efforts to ensure crew safety is the... Continue Reading
A state panel is moving forward with filling a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission that opened when Gov. Ron DeSantis last month appointed longtime Commissioner Julie Brown as secretary of the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Florida Public Service Commission... Continue Reading
Gulf Power residential customers will see slight reductions in monthly bills after state regulators Tuesday signed off on two changes related to last year’s Hurricane Sally. The Florida Public Service Commission approved allowing Gulf to recoup $206 million from customers because of costs... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for March is W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc Founded in 1962 by William W. “Bill” Gay and with offices across Florida, W.W. Gay has always had the main principle of providing expert service to every client. With a wide area of expertise... 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! PCE Investment Bankers Since 1997, business owners have trusted PCE Investment Bankers’ credentialed and creative team to provide strategic... Continue Reading
By Jim Suanders A Duke Energy Florida plan that would add 10 solar-power plants faces a challenge at the state Supreme Court. Attorneys for the League of United Latin American Citizens of Florida filed a notice this week that they are challenging a Jan. 5 decision by the state Public Service... Continue Reading
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