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Don't Let Power Outages Balloon During Graduation
Don't Let Power Outages Balloon During Graduation

Annual graduation festivities are a popular time for Mylar/metallic balloon sales. Not surprisingly, it is also a time of year utilities across the country experience numerous balloon-related power outages. Keys Energy Services (KEYS) reminds its customers that Mylar/metallic balloons which are... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: May 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: May 2026

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. Blue Lake Service, LLCBlue Lake Services, LLC provides daily... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/22/2026


NextEra Moves To Acquire Dominion Energy
NextEra Moves To Acquire Dominion Energy

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Juno Beach-based NextEra Energy, the parent company of Florida Power & Light, announced Monday a deal to buy Richmond, Virginia-based Dominion Energy, combining two of the largest utility providers on the U.S. East Coast. The... Continue Reading

Date posted05/18/2026


City to Upgrade Power Lines Along Centerville Road Starting May 26
City to Upgrade Power Lines Along Centerville Road Starting May 26

Temporary Detours Planned As part of its ongoing commitment to provide best-in-class services, the City of Tallahassee will begin construction on an electric infrastructure enhancement project along Centerville Road on May 26. This work will further strengthen the system’s resilience... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2026


JEA Senior Day to Offer Bill Assistance, Summer Energy Savings Tips
JEA Senior Day to Offer Bill Assistance, Summer Energy Savings Tips

JEA invites senior customers to attend Senior Day at JEA on Wednesday, May 13, at JEA Headquarters, where they can learn about ways to conserve energy and water during summer months. Customers also can connect with local agencies and community resources, including the Northeast Florida Community... Continue Reading

Date posted05/12/2026


Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law to Protect Floridians from Subsidizing Data Centers
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law to Protect Floridians from Subsidizing Data Centers

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 484, which protects ratepayers, the environment, and local communities from harm caused by hyperscale data centers.“Today in Lakeland, I signed legislation to protect our citizens and communities from hyperscale data centers. These are much-needed... Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2026


Finalists Named for KUA Board, 2026
Finalists Named for KUA Board, 2026

The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors interviewed seven applicants on Wednesday to fill an upcoming vacancy on the five-member volunteer utility board. The new board member will replace outgoing Chairman Manuel Ortega, who has served on the board since 2015. The KUA board... Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2026


Lakeland Electric to Decrease Fuel Charge Effective June 1, 2026
Lakeland Electric to Decrease Fuel Charge Effective June 1, 2026

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to decrease the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective June 1, 2026. The adjustment lowers the fuel charge by $5.00, from $62.00 to $57.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), delivering on a commitment made in February to raise fuel charge... Continue Reading

Date posted05/4/2026


It's Time: City Helps Community Get Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season
It's Time: City Helps Community Get Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season

PREP Workshops Coming Soon With the 2026 hurricane season imminent, June 1 to November 30, the City of Tallahassee is preparing now to weather possible storms and urging residents to do the same. Personal preparedness can enhance safety and ease the recovery process. To guide residents through... Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Utility Lines Construction Services
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Utility Lines Construction Services

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for May is Utility Lines Construction Services. Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) delivers electric and gas utility construction and maintenance services for municipalities, investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, large industrial manufacturers,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/1/2026


City Manager Reese Goad Announces Retirement Date, Service to Tallahassee Spans 26 Years
City Manager Reese Goad Announces Retirement Date, Service to Tallahassee Spans 26 Years

Today, City Manager Reese Goad announced his resignation after more than 31 years of public service, including a 26-year tenure with the City of Tallahassee. Goad joined the City of Tallahassee in 2000 and worked in a variety of roles prior to stepping in as City Manager in 2017. “It has... Continue Reading

Date posted04/28/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: April 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: April 2026

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. CargillCargill’s suite of transformer dielectric fluids... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/27/2026