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FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Milwaukee Tool
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Milwaukee Tool

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for May is Milwaukee Tool. Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in developing innovative solutions that deliver increased productivity and unmatched durability for professional construction users. Whether it is through its... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/1/2025


FMEA Applauds Passage of Utility Worker Protection Legislation (SB 1386)
FMEA Applauds Passage of Utility Worker Protection Legislation (SB 1386)

STATEMENT BY:Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association "The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) applauds the Florida Legislature for passing Senate Bill 1386/House Bill 857, which installs further protections for utility workers by reclassifying and... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted04/30/2025


FMEA Welcomes April's New Associate Member
FMEA Welcomes April's New Associate Member

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. ESC-PartnersESC Partners (an Enterprise Solutions Consulting... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/28/2025


Industrial Automation Technician - City of Orlando
Industrial Automation Technician - City of Orlando

Job Summary:Performs skilled work in the installation, rehabilitation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of various low voltage electrical (under 600V) equipment to include motor control centers, motor controllers, power distribution equipment, machinery, power appliances, or other electrical... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/28/2025


TECO Rate Hikes Get Backing
TECO Rate Hikes Get Backing

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Co. after objections were raised by consumer representatives, the commission’s staff recommended... Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2025
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2025

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $34.28 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted04/24/2025


Assistant General Manager, Electric & Gas Utility Electric System Integrated Planning - COT
Assistant General Manager, Electric & Gas Utility Electric System Integrated Planning - COT

The City of Tallahassee – Electric & Gas Utility has an immediate opening for an Assistant General Manager in our Electric & Gas Utility Electric System Integrated Planning Division. This is a leadership position reporting to the General Manager, Electric & Gas Utility. ABOUT... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/24/2025


OUC Announces Leadership Changes: Luz Aviles and Jenise Osani Take on New Roles
OUC Announces Leadership Changes: Luz Aviles and Jenise Osani Take on New Roles

Strategic Appointments to Drive Innovation and Customer Engagement Luz Aviles has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and New Products and Jenise Osani has been appointed Vice President of Customer Experience & Sales for the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One),... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2025


Design and Production Manager
Design and Production Manager

OFFICIAL TITLE: DESIGN AND PRODUCTION MANAGER REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Design and Production Manager is responsible for FMEA branding and developing corporate identity materials, publications, and graphics produced by FMEA. This includes but... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/17/2025


DeSantis Signs ‘Gulf of America’ Bills
DeSantis Signs ‘Gulf of America’ Bills

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two bills aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump’s directive to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, according to the Florida Senate. One of the bills (HB... Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2025


Leesburg Will Give Away Trees for Arbor Day
Leesburg Will Give Away Trees for Arbor Day

The City of Leesburg will give away 125 trees next week to recognize Arbor Day and mark the city’s 23rd year as a member of the Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA program. The giveaway will be held at the Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Court, on Thursday, April 24th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm or until... Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2025


OUC, AdventHealth & Comcast NBCUniversal Unveil Largest Solar Energy Center in Utility's History
OUC, AdventHealth & Comcast NBCUniversal Unveil Largest Solar Energy Center in Utility's History

Harmony II and Storey Bend Solar Energy Centers Will Double OUC’s Solar Capacity OUC – The Reliable One recently celebrated the grand opening of the largest solar energy center in its history. The 149-megawatt (MW) project, located east of St. Cloud on two separate 600+-acre sites,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2025