TALLAHASSEE — A group that challenged a Florida Power & Light plan to raise base electric rates is taking the fight to the state Supreme Court. The group Floridians Against Increased Rates filed a notice this week that it is appealing a decision by the state Public Service... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for November 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $9.98 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
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) and Fort Pierce City Commission are accepting applications for the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) to fill nine (9) member positions. UAC efforts will identify issues and concerns in a collaborative effort to engage with FPUA... Continue Reading
TALLAHASSEE — Duke Energy Florida asked state regulators Friday to approve collecting an additional $314.2 million from customers because of higher-than-expected fuel costs for power plants. The proposal, if approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to Duke customers... Continue Reading
By Michelle LynchOrlando Utilities CommissionORLANDO, Fla. — On Tuesday, Dec. 14, OUC — The Reliable One’s Board of Commissioners formally approved the retirement of Stanton Energy Center’s (SEC) Unit 1 by no later than 2025 and the conversion of SEC’s Unit 2 to... Continue Reading
Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility has embarked on an expansive project to provide more reliable and resilient service for our customers. As part of our ongoing System Hardening and Reliability Improvement Program, crews are working to install poles that can withstand a Category 5 hurricane and... Continue Reading
By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Wildlife officials, now teaming with the state’s largest electric utility, have approved an unusual step of feeding manatees that face another winter of limited food supplies in Florida waters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,... Continue Reading
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Tuesday approved allowing Florida Power & Light to collect an additional $810 million from customers in 2022 amid higher-than-expected costs for natural gas that plays a key role in fueling power plants. The... 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! Open International Since its inception in 1987, Open International has provided technology that helps Telecommunications and Utility service providers... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for October 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.34 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
Fort Pierce, FL November 24, 2021 – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” in St. Lucie County at the 20th Anniversary of the St. Lucie County “Best Places to Work” Awards Ceremony. This is the sixth time, and fourth... Continue Reading
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After Florida Power & Light made a similar request last week, Tampa Electric Co. on Friday asked state regulators for a boost in customer bills in 2022 because of higher-than-expected natural gas costs. Tampa Electric filed a... Continue Reading
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