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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


Utility Program & Efficiency Specialist - City of Jacksonville Beach
Utility Program & Efficiency Specialist - City of Jacksonville Beach

CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision, and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/30/2026


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


DeSantis Signs Bills Banning Local DEI, Zero Emission Policies
DeSantis Signs Bills Banning Local DEI, Zero Emission Policies

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Soon Florida cities and counties will be banned from funding or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and enacting net zero policies that cut down on greenhouse gases. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills barring... Continue Reading

Date posted04/23/2026


JEA Recognized for Commitment to Urban Tree Management
JEA Recognized for Commitment to Urban Tree Management

JEA received recognition from national and state organizations for its vegetation management program and its work balancing the delivery of reliable electricity with the preservation of urban forests throughout JEA’s 905 square miles of service territory.  The Arbor Day Foundation named... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $23.71 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted04/21/2026


Utility Companies Gear Up For Hurricane Season
Utility Companies Gear Up For Hurricane Season

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Power companies and cooperatives in Florida continue to brace facilities and engage in mock storm training events in preparation for hurricane season, despite some forecasts of a “below normal” period with relatively... Continue Reading

Date posted04/20/2026


City’s PowerTLH EV Fast-Charging Station Opens
City’s PowerTLH EV Fast-Charging Station Opens

The City of Tallahassee will celebrate this Earth Day, April 22, with the opening of its first zero-emission electric vehicle fast-charging station. Equipped with Level 3 DC fast-chargers, this uniquely designed canopied station features the fastest and most powerful commercially available EV... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for April 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for April 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.83 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted04/15/2026


KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Thursday, April 9 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2026