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Group Seeks to Halt Electricity Disconnetions
Group Seeks to Halt Electricity Disconnetions

By Jim SaundersA civil-rights group asked state regulators Tuesday to block utilities from disconnecting electric service for at least 90 days, as economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make it difficult for many residents to pay monthly bills. The League of United Latin... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/23/2020


Utility Hurricane Settlement Approved
Utility Hurricane Settlement Approved

Nearly two years after Hurricane Michael crushed some rural areas of Northwest Florida, state regulators Monday approved a settlement about Florida Public Utilities Co. recovering storm-related costs from customers. Florida Public Utilities provides electricity in Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/21/2020


Public Power Crews Headed to Alabama to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Sally
Public Power Crews Headed to Alabama to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Sally

Prior to Hurricane Sally making landfall earlier this morning, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) coordinated with public power utilities from across Florida to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration in Alabama. Crews from the City of Tallahassee Electric Utility, JEA in... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/16/2020


The Florida Lineman Competition Archive
The Florida Lineman Competition Archive

The Florida Lineman Competition attracts dozens of utility lineworkers from the Southeastern US, who compete annually to determine the fastest, most accurate and safest team. The goal of the competition is to: Encourage individual and team safety while showcasing job skills and... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/14/2020


City of Ocala Announces Electric Utility Director
City of Ocala Announces Electric Utility Director

The City of Ocala has announced Eric Weaver as the new director for Ocala Electric Utility (OEU). Weaver served as the interim director since Dec. 2019 and accepted the role of director Aug. 4. Weaver oversees the entire OEU organization, including Transmission and Distribution, Construction,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/8/2020


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Southern Switch & Contacts
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Southern Switch & Contacts

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for September is Southern Switch & Contacts Since 1982, Southern Switch & Contacts has been supplying the electric utility industry with quality components. Their customers range from large multi-state utilities to rural coops. In 2017 Southern... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/7/2020


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members: EN Engineering and KCI Technologies
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members: EN Engineering and KCI Technologies

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! EN Engineering Since 2002, businesses, people, and communities have entrusted the employees of EN Engineering with their most valuable assets. Their... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/7/2020


Duke Ordered to Return $16.1 Million to Customers
Duke Ordered to Return $16.1 Million to Customers

State regulators on Tuesday approved requiring Duke Energy Florida to return $16.1 million to customers in a case that stemmed from problems at the utility’s Bartow power plant in St. Petersburg. The Florida Public Service Commission upheld an administrative law judge’s recommendation... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/1/2020


Decision on Gulf Power Coronavirus Costs Appealed
Decision on Gulf Power Coronavirus Costs Appealed

The state Office of Public Counsel has gone to the Florida Supreme Court to challenge a regulatory decision that could ultimately help Gulf Power Co. pass along coronavirus-related costs to customers. The Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, filed a notice of... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/31/2020


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for July 2020
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for July 2020

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for July 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.50 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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/31/2020


Florida Sending Search-and-Rescue Team to Lousiana
Florida Sending Search-and-Rescue Team to Lousiana

A Florida emergency management search-and-rescue team is heading to Louisiana in anticipation of the landfall of Hurricane Laura. The team of about a dozen people is expected to spend about two weeks, or however long it is needed, working after the storm, Division of Emergency Management spokesman... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/27/2020


Florida Public Power Sending Mutual Aid to Louisiana for Restoration Following Hurricane Laura
Florida Public Power Sending Mutual Aid to Louisiana for Restoration Following Hurricane Laura

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has assembled public power crews from across the state to aid with power restoration efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Laura, which is slated to make landfall this week as a major hurricane. Approximately 25 public power personnel from... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/26/2020