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Broadband Expansion Proposal Sees Changes
Broadband Expansion Proposal Sees Changes

Sen. Jim Boyd By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers awaiting federal money scaled back a proposal Tuesday that would help broadband providers expand service to mostly rural, underserved areas. Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, removed designated funding from his... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/22/2022


Judge Backs FPL in Permit Fight
Judge Backs FPL in Permit Fight

Turkey Point Nuclear Plant By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Rejecting arguments about threats to Monroe County’s water supply and Biscayne Bay, an administrative law judge has ruled the state should renew a permit for a massive canal system at a Florida Power... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2022


Hotly Debated Solar Changes Move Forward
Hotly Debated Solar Changes Move Forward

Rep. Lawrence McClure TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers continued to move forward Monday with key changes in rules for rooftop solar energy, drawing heavy opposition from the solar industry and environmental groups. But as the House State Administration & Technology Appropriations... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2022


Tampa Electric Fuel Cost Hike Supported
Tampa Electric Fuel Cost Hike Supported

Tampa Electric Co. should be able to collect more money from customers starting in April because of higher-than-expected fuel costs for power plants, staff members of the Florida Public Service Commission recommended Thursday. The utility last month sought approval to pass along an additional... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/17/2022


Florida Municipal Electric Association to Hold 21st Annual Florida Lineman Competition 
Florida Municipal Electric Association to Hold 21st Annual Florida Lineman Competition 

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Lineman Competition, which was established by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), will take place Friday, Feb. 25, through Saturday, Feb. 26. Last year’s competition was canceled due to COVID-19, but this year marks its return. Electric... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/16/2022


Electric Vehicle Charging Plan Gets Backing
Electric Vehicle Charging Plan Gets Backing

By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE --- A proposal aimed at expanding investment in electric-vehicle charging stations started to move forward Tuesday in the House, despite concerns about state regulators being directed to set prices and work outside their jurisdiction. The House... Continue Reading

Date posted02/15/2022


Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Hosts Statewide Lineman Competition
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Hosts Statewide Lineman Competition

When the storms come and the lights go out, utility crews get to work. Linemen work in all types of weather to ensure power is reliably and safely delivered to electric utility customers. You have the unique opportunity to watch Journeymen and Apprentice linemen showcase their skills as they... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/11/2022


10 Big Issues at Session Halftime
10 Big Issues at Session Halftime

By Jim Saunders The Florida Legislature’s 60-day session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues in the session: ABORTION: The Republican-controlled House and Senate are moving forward with a proposal that would prevent physicians from providing abortions... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/9/2022


FMEA Honors Florida Public Power Utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards”
FMEA Honors Florida Public Power Utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards”

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today honored 10 Florida Public Power utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards.” FMEA recognized utilities for either providing or receiving mutual aid following significant weather events or emergencies... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/7/2022


Increased Duke Fuel Costs Get Go-Ahead
Increased Duke Fuel Costs Get Go-Ahead

Tallahassee, Fla. — Duke Energy Florida customers will start seeing increased monthly bills because of higher-than-expected fuel costs for power plants. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a Duke request to collect an additional $314 million from customers, with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/1/2022


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members – Quanta Services and RMS Energy
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members – Quanta Services and RMS Energy

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Quanta Services Quanta Services is the leading specialty contractor with the largest skilled labor force in North America – providing fully... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/31/2022


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for December 2021
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for December 2021

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $8.08 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 posted01/31/2022