Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 484, which protects ratepayers, the environment, and local communities from harm caused by hyperscale data centers.“Today in Lakeland, I signed legislation to protect our citizens and communities from hyperscale data centers. These are much-needed... Continue Reading
The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors interviewed seven applicants on Wednesday to fill an upcoming vacancy on the five-member volunteer utility board. The new board member will replace outgoing Chairman Manuel Ortega, who has served on the board since 2015. The KUA board... Continue Reading
The Lakeland City Commission voted today to decrease the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective June 1, 2026. The adjustment lowers the fuel charge by $5.00, from $62.00 to $57.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), delivering on a commitment made in February to raise fuel charge... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enter your email address in the 