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FPUA Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
FPUA Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has earned a Diamond level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Utilities must complete a rigorous application process, and the RP3 designation,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/23/2021


Proposal Would Plug in Higher Fees for Electric Vehicles
Proposal Would Plug in Higher Fees for Electric Vehicles

Annual fees on electric vehicles would go up to help build charging stations as the state anticipates a continued move away from gas-powered cars and trucks, under a proposal backed Tuesday in the Senate. Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican who has been an advocate for new vehicle... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/23/2021


Panel to Weigh 'Most Qualified' PSC Hopefuls
Panel to Weigh 'Most Qualified' PSC Hopefuls

A state panel appears ready to move quickly to fill an open seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. With nine applicants for the job, the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council has scheduled a meeting Monday to designate a list of “most qualified” applicants to be... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/23/2021


Plakon Among Nine Seeking PSC Post
Plakon Among Nine Seeking PSC Post

Facing term limits next year, state Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, is among nine candidates for an open seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. The candidates filed applications before a Friday deadline. The seat on the five-member utility regulatory commission opened last month when Gov.... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/22/2021


Amy Zubaly: Broadband Bills Will Not Increase Access to Underserved Areas
Amy Zubaly: Broadband Bills Will Not Increase Access to Underserved Areas

Areas lack connectivity because there aren’t enough potential customers for private companies to make a profit One year ago, all of America began to confront the new reality of a pandemic, including the migration of business and education to the internet. Schools, universities and businesses... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/19/2021


Fuel Costs Could Boost FPL Bills
Fuel Costs Could Boost FPL Bills

Florida Power & Light customers would see increases in monthly bills starting in May because of higher-than-expected natural gas costs, under a recommendation issued Friday by staff members of the state Public Service Commission. FPL is seeking to collect an additional $302.5 million related... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/19/2021


FPL Files Proposal for Base Rate Hikes
FPL Files Proposal for Base Rate Hikes

FPL Files Proposal for Base Rate Hikes Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/12/2021


FMEA Announces 2020 Safety Awards
FMEA Announces 2020 Safety Awards

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 21 of its public power members for their continued commitment to safe work practices throughout the year 2020. For the past 30 years, FMEA has recognized Florida public power utilities’ efforts to ensure crew safety is the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/11/2021


Process Starts to Fill PSC Post
Process Starts to Fill PSC Post

A state panel is moving forward with filling a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission that opened when Gov. Ron DeSantis last month appointed longtime Commissioner Julie Brown as secretary of the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Florida Public Service Commission... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/3/2021


PSC Approves Gulf Power Hurricane Sally Issues
PSC Approves Gulf Power Hurricane Sally Issues

Gulf Power residential customers will see slight reductions in monthly bills after state regulators Tuesday signed off on two changes related to last year’s Hurricane Sally. The Florida Public Service Commission approved allowing Gulf to recoup $206 million from customers because of costs... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/2/2021


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: PCE Investment Bankers
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: PCE Investment Bankers

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! PCE Investment Bankers Since 1997, business owners have trusted PCE Investment Bankers’ credentialed and creative team to provide strategic... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/1/2021


Duke Solar Plan Challenged at Supreme Court
Duke Solar Plan Challenged at Supreme Court

By Jim Suanders A Duke Energy Florida plan that would add 10 solar-power plants faces a challenge at the state Supreme Court. Attorneys for the League of United Latin American Citizens of Florida filed a notice this week that they are challenging a Jan. 5 decision by the state Public Service... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/1/2021