The Lakeland City Commission voted today to increase the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective January 1, 2026. The adjustment raises the fuel charge by $3.50, from $43.50 to $47.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), in response to rising natural gas prices driven by global market... Continue Reading
As the federal government shutdown continues, Kissimmee Utility Authority recognizes that many customers, including federal employees and contractors, may be experiencing temporary financial hardship. KUA assures the community that the utility is here to help. KUA has a long-standing commitment... Continue Reading
The City of Green Cove Springs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Null as Interim City Manager, effective November 15, 2025, following the retirement of City Manager Steve Kennedy. Null, who currently serves as the Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director, brings over 22 years... Continue Reading
OUC—The Reliable One has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida. The 2-megawatt system – located at 5301 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando – consists of two arrays and more than 3,400 solar panels that send energy directly to... Continue Reading
Fifty-three public power electric utilities and utility organizations earned Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards from the American Public Power Association. The awards were presented this week at APPA’s Customer Connections Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.The annual awards... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gabriella Passidomo Smith was elected Tuesday to become chairwoman of the Florida Public Service Commission, succeeding Chairman Mike La Rosa in January. Passidomo, who will serve two years as chairwoman, has been a member of the... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for November is PraXel Line Services. PraXel Line Services is an electric utility emergency response company specializing in safe, efficient, and rapid response for storm damage restoration on distribution and transmission systems. PraXel Line Services... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in its community beyond efficient delivery of affordable and reliable... Continue Reading
At its annual Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Jacksonville, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today awarded 19 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were created to recognize Florida’s... Continue Reading
Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. GMB Power Line Services GMB Power Line Services is a... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Thursday finished a marathon hearing over a proposal that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates and are expected to make a decision next month. The state Public Service Commission is... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a bill (SB 200) that would allow counties to pass ordinances about the decommissioning of solar-energy facilities after the end of the facilities’ “useful life.” The issue... Continue Reading
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