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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. Gridco Inc Gridco’s executive team has over 100 years... Continue Reading

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) with a 2024 “Restoring Communities Award.” The annual awards are given to public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or for... Continue Reading

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) announced its 2024 “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognize Florida public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or their mutual aid efforts outside of their home communities... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday cautioned about potentially record snow and dangerous road conditions as freezing temperatures were expected to sweep across northern Florida later Tuesday and Wednesday morning. “We are... Continue Reading

Ocala Electric Utility (OEU), in collaboration with the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), will once again host the 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Saturday, March 1. This prestigious event will bring together skilled line workers from across... Continue Reading

FPUA is now set to begin receiving solar energy from the completed Rice Creek Solar Center. The project will supply nearly 75 megawatts of power with alternating current (MWac) of carbon-free electricity to 12 Florida cities, including 7.5 MWac to FPUA. With the completion of Rice Creek, FPUA is... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.05 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

For the 36th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Green Cove Springs as a 2024 Tree City USA. This distinction celebrates the city's unwavering dedication to planting, growing, and maintaining trees for the betterment of its community. To earn the Tree City USA... Continue Reading

The City of Ocala is proud to announce that its Budget Department has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This honor highlights the City’s dedication to producing a budget that meets the highest standards of clarity,... Continue Reading

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a... Continue Reading

American Public Power Association recognizes FPUA for providing aid to Tallahassee Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Tallahassee in September, following Hurricane... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for November 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $26.30 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading