FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for July is Disaster Program & Operations (DP&O). DP&O, Inc, and eXACT RECOVERY™ provide seamless strategic disaster planning, system-wide tactical emergency response services and wrap-around recovery solutions. They help their clients... Continue Reading
Awards acknowledge their contributions to the electric utility industry and their communities Two Florida public power leaders and one Florida public power utility were recognized with national awards for their contributions and service to their communities and customers. The American Public Power... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board Chairman, Manuel Ortega, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The award recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have... 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. FUSE B2B Inc.FUSE B2B offers municipal utilities a holistic,... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority broke ground on a new $20 million substation Wednesday, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system. “The Van Meter substation is a significant investment in Kissimmee’s future; a project that... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority will break ground on a new $20 million substation on June 24, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system. The new substation will provide critical infrastructure to support continued residential and... Continue Reading
STATEMENT BY:Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association "Hurricane season is officially upon us. For many Floridians who enjoyed a less active 2025 storm season, June signals the time to start hurricane preparation – updating emergency supply kits, reviewing... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) recently earned two national honors that recognize its ongoing commitment to employee health, wellness, and workplace culture. Mental Health America (MHA) awarded KEYS the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s highest distinction for employers... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $24.06 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading
JEA and BEAM welcomed seniors and caregivers to Senior Day at the Beaches on June 12, where local agencies shared information on resources, assistance programs and services to help residents save money and live independently. The event, hosted at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, expanded on... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS), Nextgen Technologies, and Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida recently co-hosted the 2026 Keys Cyber Games. The event brought together Monroe County government agencies to defend against simulated cybersecurity attacks on Friday, June 12. Participants... Continue Reading
Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal to the City of Lakeland Utility Committee for a series of base rate increases. If approved, the 3.75% annual adjustment (15.87% total) would be in place for four years, beginning October 1, 2026, following final approval by the City of Lakeland... Continue Reading
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