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With an increased number of people working remotely and distance learning in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is recognizing Public Power Week (Oct. 4 – 10) by offering energy saving tips on its social media platforms. “The... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority has appointed Tiffany Henderson as the utility's Director of Corporate Communications, effective Oct. 5. She brings more than a decade of experience in communications, public relations and media relations planning, execution, and strategy to the position. Henderson will... Continue Reading

As part of National Drive Electric Week, OUC – The Reliable One, in partnership with the City of Orlando and Electrification Coalition, is launching an Electrified Dealers Program that’s focused on expanding consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Central Florida. Through direct... Continue Reading

After months of meeting remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida local government officials will need to be ready to resume in-person meetings on Nov. 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday extended an order that has allowed city councils, county commissions, school boards and other local... Continue Reading

*Proposed artwork. Final design is subject to change. Specialty license plate pre-sale Beginning October 16, Floridians across the state can show their support for the lineworkers that work tirelessly to keep our lights on. Purchase Florida’s Thank a Lineman License Plate as a way to... Continue Reading

By NSF StaffThe Florida Public Service Commission should reject a proposal that seeks at least a 90-day moratorium on election-service disconnections because it is “neither necessary nor the best course of action at this time,” commission staff members recommended Thursday. The... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for August 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.62 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

$500,000 Grant to Build EV Charging Station is part of statewide EV infrastructure project A partnership led by OUC – The Reliable One has been awarded a $500,000 grant to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging mobility hub in downtown Orlando as part of a statewide EV infrastructure... Continue Reading

By Jim Saunders Arguing that turning off customers’ electricity is a “last resort,” four major utilities said Tuesday that a proposal to place at least a 90-day moratorium on disconnections because of the COVID-19 pandemic is unnecessary.Florida Power & Light, Gulf Power,... Continue Reading

Nancy Tower, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric Co., will retire in mid-2021, the utility’s parent company, Emera Inc., announced Thursday. Tower was named president and CEO in 2017 after serving as Emera’s chief corporate development officer. She joined Emera in... Continue Reading

By Jim SaundersA civil-rights group asked state regulators Tuesday to block utilities from disconnecting electric service for at least 90 days, as economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make it difficult for many residents to pay monthly bills. The League of United Latin... Continue Reading

Nearly two years after Hurricane Michael crushed some rural areas of Northwest Florida, state regulators Monday approved a settlement about Florida Public Utilities Co. recovering storm-related costs from customers. Florida Public Utilities provides electricity in Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty... Continue Reading