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Florida Power & Light seeks approval to collect additional $810 million from customers
Florida Power & Light seeks approval to collect additional $810 million from customers

By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Tallahassee — Florida Power & Light on Tuesday sought approval to collect an additional $810 million from customers in 2022 as high natural-gas prices continue to drive up costs for electric utilities. The request, filed at the state Public... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted11/10/2021


House Passes Infrastructure Bill That Includes Funding Opportunities For Public Power
House Passes Infrastructure Bill That Includes Funding Opportunities For Public Power

By Paul Ciampoli, APPAThe House of Representatives on Nov. 5 voted 228 to 206 to pass H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, that includes numerous funding opportunities for public power utilities that are supported by the American Public Power Association (APPA). The... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff
Date posted11/9/2021


Florida Public Power Utilities Recognized for Programs that Enhance Local Communities
Florida Public Power Utilities Recognized for Programs that Enhance Local Communities

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is honoring 22 Florida public power utilities for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in their communities, beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable and clean energy. Recipients received “Building Strong... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2021


PSC member Passidomo clears Senate committee
PSC member Passidomo clears Senate committee

By News Service of Florida Tallahassee — Florida Public Service Commission member Gabriella Passidomo, a daughter of the next Senate president, easily cleared her first Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. The Regulated Industries Committee unanimously backed confirmation of Passidomo, who... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted11/3/2021


Fay to chair PSC for next two years
Fay to chair PSC for next two years

By News Service of Florida Tallahassee — Fresh off a reappointment to the Florida Public Service Commission, Andrew Fay was elected Tuesday to serve a two-year term as chairman of the utility regulatory panel. Fay will succeed Chairman Gary Clark in January. Former Gov. Rick Scott... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted11/2/2021


Regulators back Duke plan to ease bill hikes
Regulators back Duke plan to ease bill hikes

TALLAHASSEE — As Florida utilities grapple with higher-than-expected natural gas prices, regulators Tuesday approved a plan to ease the hit to monthly bills of Duke Energy Florida customers. The state Public Service Commission signed off on a Duke plan that, in part, will spread collection... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted11/2/2021


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members – Origis Energy and mPower Innovations
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members – Origis Energy and mPower Innovations

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Origis Energy Origis Energy is bringing clean and cost effective solar and energy storage solutions within reach for utility, commercial and industrial as... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff
Date posted11/1/2021


KUA Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider
KUA Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

NEWS RELEASEKissimmee Utility Authority 1701 Carroll St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 • kua.com Media Contact: Tiffany Henderson, Director of Corporate CommunicationsOffice: 407-933-9836 • Email: thenderson@kua.com For immediate release — Oct. 28, 2021 KUA Recognized as a Smart Energy... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted10/28/2021


Regulators Sign Off on FPL Rate Deal
Regulators Sign Off on FPL Rate Deal

By Jim Turner (News Service of Florida) TALLAHASSEE --- State utility regulators Tuesday approved a series of base-rate increases for Florida Power & Light that will result in higher monthly bills for customers in January. Despite opponents’ arguments that residential and small... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted10/26/2021


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for September 2021
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for September 2021

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for September 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $15.54 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff
Date posted10/22/2021


Higher Natural Gas Costs Could Hit Electric Bills
Higher Natural Gas Costs Could Hit Electric Bills

Higher Natural Gas Costs Could Hit Electric Bills Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted10/20/2021


FPUA receives national commendation for electric restoration efforts in response to Hurricane Ida
FPUA receives national commendation for electric restoration efforts in response to Hurricane Ida

Fort Pierce, Fla. — Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Plaquemine, LA. On August 29, 2021, FPUA sent two mutual aid crews to the City of Plaquemine,... Continue Reading

Postedby FMEA Staff DH
Date posted10/20/2021