By Jim Saunders Duke Energy Florida is asking state regulators to approve $145 million in costs stemming from preparations for last year’s massive Hurricane Dorian and restoring power after a much-smaller tropical storm. The request, filed last week, came after the Florida Public Service... Continue Reading
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With an increased number of people working remotely and distance learning in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is recognizing Public Power Week (Oct. 4 – 10) by offering energy saving tips on its social media platforms. “The... Continue Reading
Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! TRC Companies TRC is an engineering firm who have partnered with the nation's major energy companies and with municipal and cooperatives. TRC implements... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for October is Hypower Ranked by ENR magazine as a top electrical and utility contracting company in the Southeast, Hypower works with some of the leading general contractors, utilities, developers, and institutions in the United States. The company... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority has appointed Tiffany Henderson as the utility's Director of Corporate Communications, effective Oct. 5. She brings more than a decade of experience in communications, public relations and media relations planning, execution, and strategy to the position. Henderson will... Continue Reading
As part of National Drive Electric Week, OUC – The Reliable One, in partnership with the City of Orlando and Electrification Coalition, is launching an Electrified Dealers Program that’s focused on expanding consumer adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Central Florida. Through direct... Continue Reading
After months of meeting remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida local government officials will need to be ready to resume in-person meetings on Nov. 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday extended an order that has allowed city councils, county commissions, school boards and other local... Continue Reading
*Proposed artwork. Final design is subject to change. Specialty license plate pre-sale Beginning October 16, Floridians across the state can show their support for the lineworkers that work tirelessly to keep our lights on. Purchase Florida’s Thank a Lineman License Plate as a way to... Continue Reading
By NSF StaffThe Florida Public Service Commission should reject a proposal that seeks at least a 90-day moratorium on election-service disconnections because it is “neither necessary nor the best course of action at this time,” commission staff members recommended Thursday. The... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for August 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.62 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading
$500,000 Grant to Build EV Charging Station is part of statewide EV infrastructure project A partnership led by OUC – The Reliable One has been awarded a $500,000 grant to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging mobility hub in downtown Orlando as part of a statewide EV infrastructure... Continue Reading
By Jim Saunders Arguing that turning off customers’ electricity is a “last resort,” four major utilities said Tuesday that a proposal to place at least a 90-day moratorium on disconnections because of the COVID-19 pandemic is unnecessary.Florida Power & Light, Gulf Power,... Continue Reading