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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. Agostino Utilities LLCAgostino Utilities provides service... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Opponents of a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates want state regulators to take another look at a “counter proposal.” The state Office of Public Counsel,... Continue Reading

For the third year in a row, Kissimmee Utility Authority received a Top Workplaces award by the Orlando Sentinel’s 2025 Top Workplaces program. KUA joined the area’s top 130 dynamic companies, which made the list based on achieving high employee satisfaction and being committed to... Continue Reading

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Fire Protection Technician II to join the Electric & Water Production 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 a highly... Continue Reading

JEA has promoted veteran technology leader Steven Selders to chief information officer. Selders will report to Managing Director and CEO Vickie Cavey and will oversee the utility’s enterprise business systems, technology infrastructure and cyber security, and provide strategic leadership on... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for August 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $35.49 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Partnership with Technology Provider Helps Reduce Electric Costs for Qualifying Customers The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One) recently announced that it has connected nearly 11,000 households with $11.7 million in critical funding to help cover their home energy... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. As they consider a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light's base electric rates, state regulators will not take up a "counter proposal" offered by opponents. Florida Public Service Commission Chairman... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. While the U.S. remains forecast to be directly affected by three to six hurricanes before the Nov. 30 end of the hurricane season, the meteorology company AccuWeather on Thursday scaled back predictions for the season. AccuWeather... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With the Florida Public Service Commission poised to hear arguments next month about a proposal that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates, attorneys squared off Monday about whether the commission... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With artificial intelligence and other technology driving massive increases in demand for electricity, Duke Energy Florida on Friday filed a proposal aimed at preparing for the possibility of data centers being built in the... Continue Reading

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) received a Florida Public Power Reliability Award, which recognizes the state’s municipal electric utilities’ achievements in reliability. The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) presented the award to FPUA’s Board of Directors on... Continue Reading