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FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for January 2020
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for January 2020

FMEA’s Bill Comparison for January 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $15.86 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories; Lakeland Electric reported the lowest bills in eight... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/2/2020


Mayor and City Commissioners Move Tallahassee Closer to 100 Percent Net Renewable Energy
Mayor and City Commissioners Move Tallahassee Closer to 100 Percent Net Renewable Energy

Tallahassee Becomes First Public Power Utility in Florida to Power All Its City Buildings with Solar Energy Today, Feb. 26, the City of Tallahassee took two bold steps toward its net renewable energy goals. The City Commission unanimously voted to reserve a portion of the solar energy output from... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/27/2020


Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Launch of Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Launch of Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy

Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced the launch of the new Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy (FACCE). This committee of energy and climate professionals will advise the Commissioner and the Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/25/2020


Major FPL Solar Plan Sparks Controversy
Major FPL Solar Plan Sparks Controversy

State regulators are poised to decide whether to approve a controversial $1.8 billion proposal that would lead to Florida Power & Light adding 20 solar-power plants over two years. The Florida Public Service Commission will take up the issue next week after its staff issued a 46-page... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/25/2020


OUC's Bullock Named to Board Focused on Affordable Housing
OUC's Bullock Named to Board Focused on Affordable Housing

Utility Invests in Efficiency Upgrades in Existing Parramore Homes Clint Bullock, OUC General Manager & CEO, was named to the board of directors of the newly formed Central Florida Regional Housing Trust, a comprehensive approach to address the local housing crisis in new and innovative... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/24/2020


OUC Announces New Strategic Plan including Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
OUC Announces New Strategic Plan including Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

50% Reduction in CO2 by 2030 The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One) announced a new strategic plan for 2025 that includes a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2005 levels. Moving toward... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2020


House Approves Office of Energy Move
House Approves Office of Energy Move

By Jim TurnerAs Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried holds out for “cooler heads” in the Senate, House Speaker José Oliva is hopeful he will gain support for his chamber’s effort to move the Office of Energy from under her watch. Voting largely along party lines Thursday,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/14/2020


Grant Opportunity: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Phase 1 - Now Open
Grant Opportunity: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Phase 1 - Now Open

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces a competitive grant funding opportunity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Funds are available for Level 3 (DC fast) charging near the following Interstate highways: I-95, I-295, I-75, I-275, and I-4. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/12/2020


City of Fort Meade Hires Jan Bagnall as City’s First Electric Director
City of Fort Meade Hires Jan Bagnall as City’s First Electric Director

The City of Fort Meade welcomed Jan Bagnall, who joined the city Feb. 3 as its inaugural Electric Director. In this role, Bagnall will oversee the city’s electric utility system operations and all electric utility staff. Bagnall brings to Fort Meade more than 15 years’ experience in... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/7/2020


KUA Seeks Utility Board Candidates
KUA Seeks Utility Board Candidates

Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in filling an open seat on the utility's board of directors. The deadline for completed applications is 5 p.m. on April 24. The outgoing director, Kathleen Thacker, has completed two terms on the board and is not eligible for... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/6/2020


Duke Energy Approved to Collect Dorian Costs
Duke Energy Approved to Collect Dorian Costs

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida Duke Energy Florida customers next month will start seeing extra charges on their bills to cover the utility’s costs of preparing for Hurricane Dorian, a mega-storm that threatened to smash into the state in September before turning away. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/4/2020


FMEA Releases Annual Bill Comparison for 2019
FMEA Releases Annual Bill Comparison for 2019

FMEA is pleased to share a summary of our Bill Comparison Report for calendar year 2019, a comparison of the average rates of Florida’s public power utilities and investor-owned utilities for January-December 2019. Across the board, public power offered the lowest average rate for... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/3/2020