Kissimmee Utility Authority broke ground on a new $20 million substation Wednesday, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system. “The Van Meter substation is a significant investment in Kissimmee’s future; a project that... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority will break ground on a new $20 million substation on June 24, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system. The new substation will provide critical infrastructure to support continued residential and... Continue Reading
STATEMENT BY:Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association "Hurricane season is officially upon us. For many Floridians who enjoyed a less active 2025 storm season, June signals the time to start hurricane preparation – updating emergency supply kits, reviewing... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) recently earned two national honors that recognize its ongoing commitment to employee health, wellness, and workplace culture. Mental Health America (MHA) awarded KEYS the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s highest distinction for employers... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $24.06 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading
JEA and BEAM welcomed seniors and caregivers to Senior Day at the Beaches on June 12, where local agencies shared information on resources, assistance programs and services to help residents save money and live independently. The event, hosted at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, expanded on... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS), Nextgen Technologies, and Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida recently co-hosted the 2026 Keys Cyber Games. The event brought together Monroe County government agencies to defend against simulated cybersecurity attacks on Friday, June 12. Participants... Continue Reading
Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal to the City of Lakeland Utility Committee for a series of base rate increases. If approved, the 3.75% annual adjustment (15.87% total) would be in place for four years, beginning October 1, 2026, following final approval by the City of Lakeland... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) employees wrapped up three Days of Giving this week with the Star of the Sea (SOS) Foundation’s Food Pantry on Stock Island. They assisted with stocking shelves, helping customers select food items, and distributing meals through the Summer Food Service... Continue Reading
Florida public power utilities recently detailed how they are proactively taking steps to prepare for this year’s hurricane season, which began in June. “Despite a less active 2025 hurricane season and forecasts pointing to below-average activity in 2026, Florida’s public power... Continue Reading
In back-to-back years OUC outperformed all major Florida utilities in outage duration and restoration speed For the second consecutive year, OUC–The Reliable One delivered the highest electric reliability in the state, according to reports published this spring based on 2025 data submitted... Continue Reading
JEA Incident Management leaders and employees participated in a comprehensive three-day Hurricane Preparedness exercise from June 2-4 in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division. JEA has held the training exercise annually since 2011 to strengthen its readiness... Continue Reading
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