News

Your source for the latest news, insights, and updates impacting Florida's public power communities.
To submit an article for consideration:
Association News Career Center Community Electric Bill Comparisons Hometown Connections News Industry Legislative/Regulatory

FPL Storm Costs Teed Up
FPL Storm Costs Teed Up

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light should be able to recover about $1.2 billion from customers to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund, state Public Service... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


FMEA Welcomes November's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes November's New Associate Members

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. BridgeSource Utilities SolutionsBridgeSource Utilities... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/22/2024


Energy Trading Representative - City of Tallahassee
Energy Trading Representative - City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – has an immediate opening for Energy Trading Representative within the Electric & Gas Utility. ABOUT TALLAHASSEE Tallahassee is a vibrant City that is home to Florida’s state government, two major universities – Florida State University and Florida... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/19/2024


KUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community
KUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community

Kissimmee Utility Authority is being recognized by The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our communities beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans
Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term utility plans aimed at bolstering the electric system to better withstand hurricanes. Justices unanimously upheld decisions... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments
OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently awarded Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) the prestigious “Building Strong Communities” award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enrich the quality of life in Ocala. Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community
JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community

JEA received a “Building Strong Communities” award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life for the Jacksonville community. FMEA presented the award on Nov. 12 at its Energy Connections Conference &... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


FPUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Programs
FPUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Programs

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our community, beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA
Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA

At its annual Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Daytona Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today awarded 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were created to recognize Florida’s... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism
Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism

Tonight, Jacksonville City Council honored retired JEA lineman J.D. Thompson for his heroic lifesaving act on July 17, 1967. As a 26-year-old lineworker, Thompson risked his own life to save the life of his friend and co-worker Randall Champion. The moment was captured on film in a Pulitzer-Prize... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B
Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida’s costs of restoring power after three hurricanes this year could total about $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, with the utility planning to seek state approval to recoup money from customers. The... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2024


Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams
Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams

Lakeland Electric is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, for the development of a 74.8 MW solar facility. This significant step forward in increasing the diversity of energy generation was achieved with a favorable vote by the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2024