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KUA to stage mock disaster ahead of hurricane season
KUA to stage mock disaster ahead of hurricane season

KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Tuesday, April 12, to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of activities, including both live-action training... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted04/8/2022


Santa Rosa County objects to FPL rates
Santa Rosa County objects to FPL rates

The Santa Rosa County Commission has joined other Panhandle communities in asking state regulators to review Florida Power & Light’s rates. In a letter dated March 24 and posted Tuesday on the state Public Service Commission website, the Santa Rosa County Commission pointed to a base... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted04/6/2022


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate members: LineWorks Engineering and Cutter Networks
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate members: LineWorks Engineering and Cutter Networks

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! LineWorks Engineering, LLC LineWorks Engineering is a woman-owned small business providing expertise and consultation in the electric utility market.... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/4/2022


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for February 2022
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for February 2022

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2022 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $15.87 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted04/4/2022


Women’s History Month: Q&A with Milvia Hidalgo, Planning Engineer at Gainesville Regional Utilities
Women’s History Month: Q&A with Milvia Hidalgo, Planning Engineer at Gainesville Regional Utilities

As part of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the valuable contributions women have made in many fields, including the electric industry. Milvia Hidalgo, standing second from left here with colleagues at Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), is an example of how tenacious persistence... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/23/2022


Q&A with Paul McFadden, JEA Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Q&A with Paul McFadden, JEA Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

FMEA: JEA named you recently to serve as the utility’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What does it say about JEA to create this new executive position? McFadden: JEA has always had its footprint in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), but I think this will allow us to... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/22/2022


Panhandle city seeks review of FPL rates
Panhandle city seeks review of FPL rates

News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Panhandle city of Milton is asking the state Public Service Commission to take another look at Florida Power & Light’s rates after customer bills jumped this year. City Manager Randy Jorgenson wrote a letter last week to the commission... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/16/2022


OUC Breaks Ground on St. Cloud Operations & Maintenance Center
OUC Breaks Ground on St. Cloud Operations & Maintenance Center

State-of-the-Art, Net-Zero Campus Highlights Longtime Partnership with City of St. Cloud ORLANDO, Fla. ­— Today, representatives with OUC – The Reliable One and the City of St. Cloud led the groundbreaking ceremony for OUC’s state-of-the-art St. Cloud Operations &... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/10/2022


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for January 2022
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for January 2022

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for January 2022 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $16.94 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted03/7/2022


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members Ring Power and Dranetz
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members Ring Power and Dranetz

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Ring Power Corporation In 2004, Ringhaver Equipment Company and Ring Power Corporation officially merged into one consolidated company with Randy... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/7/2022


Controversial Solar Changes Going to Governor
Controversial Solar Changes Going to Governor

By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would make major changes in rules for rooftop solar energy, after weeks of attempts by the solar industry and environmental groups to head it off. Senate sponsor Jennifer... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/7/2022


Higher Fuel Costs to Hit Tampa Electric Customers
Higher Fuel Costs to Hit Tampa Electric Customers

By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More Florida residents are about to feel the pain of high natural-gas costs. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal by Tampa Electric Co. to collect additional money from customers to cover... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/1/2022