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FMEA Associate Member of the Month, December: Irby Construction
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, December: Irby Construction

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for December is Irby Construction. Irby Construction builds power infrastructure on a turnkey basis. As a premier transmission construction company, they have built high-voltage power line projects that span the entire United States— from the... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted12/1/2024


FPL Storm Costs Teed Up
FPL Storm Costs Teed Up

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light should be able to recover about $1.2 billion from customers to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund, state Public Service... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


Dr. Charles E. Moreland to Join JEA as Chief Customer Experience Officer
Dr. Charles E. Moreland to Join JEA as Chief Customer Experience Officer

Dr. Charles E. Moreland will succeed Sheila Pressley as JEA’s chief customer experience officer effective Dec. 2. Pressley will retire in January after 21 years serving JEA and our customers. “I am looking forward to having Charles join JEA’s leadership team. As a lifelong... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for October 2024
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for October 2024

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for October 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.87 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted11/22/2024


FMEA Welcomes November's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes November's New Associate Members

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. BridgeSource Utilities SolutionsBridgeSource Utilities... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/22/2024


Energy Trading Representative - City of Tallahassee
Energy Trading Representative - City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – has an immediate opening for Energy Trading Representative within the Electric & Gas Utility. ABOUT TALLAHASSEE Tallahassee is a vibrant City that is home to Florida’s state government, two major universities – Florida State University and Florida... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/19/2024


KUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community
KUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community

Kissimmee Utility Authority is being recognized by The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our communities beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans
Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term utility plans aimed at bolstering the electric system to better withstand hurricanes. Justices unanimously upheld decisions... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments
OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently awarded Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) the prestigious “Building Strong Communities” award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enrich the quality of life in Ocala. Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community
JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community

JEA received a “Building Strong Communities” award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life for the Jacksonville community. FMEA presented the award on Nov. 12 at its Energy Connections Conference &... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


FPUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Programs
FPUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Programs

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our community, beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


Media Relations Manager - OUC
Media Relations Manager - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Media Relations Manager to join the Marketing & New Products division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for an experienced,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/14/2024