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Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad Honored with E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad Honored with E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award

On July 16, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) honored Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad with the E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a high honor awarded to an individual who has devoted a significant part of... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2026


Utility Board Vice Chair Barrios Receives Statewide Policymaker Award
Utility Board Vice Chair Barrios Receives Statewide Policymaker Award

Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) Utility Board Vice Chair Robert Barrios was presented with the Policymaker Award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) at its annual conference in Plam Beach, FL. The Policymaker Award is awarded to a local elected or appointed official who has... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2026


FMPA Recognizes Municipal Utilities with Annual Reliability Awards
FMPA Recognizes Municipal Utilities with Annual Reliability Awards

Eighteen utilities honored for their achievements in providing reliable energy Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) recognized municipal electric utilities with Florida Public Power Reliability Awards, honoring the utilities’ achievements in delivering reliable electricity to their... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committees
Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committees

Committees foster relationships and improve FMPA services Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected officers this afternoon to lead two of Florida Municipal Power Agency’s committees – the Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) and the Policy Makers... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


Florida Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors Elects Officers
Florida Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors Elects Officers

Florida public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2026-2027 Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2026-2027. Elections for the Florida Municipal Power... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2026


KUA Adopts $328 Million Budget
KUA Adopts $328 Million Budget

On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $328 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027. The vote came after board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The $328 million budget includes $153 million for fuel and purchased power, which... Continue Reading

Date posted07/8/2026


JEA Shares Summer Savings Tips as Temperatures Rise Across Northeast Florida
JEA Shares Summer Savings Tips as Temperatures Rise Across Northeast Florida

Customers can monitor usage, reduce energy and water costs, and access payment support options before summer bills arrive. As hotter temperatures return to Northeast Florida, JEA is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to manage energy and water use, monitor monthly consumption and seek... Continue Reading

Date posted07/7/2026


KUA Board Chairman Receives National Public Official Award
KUA Board Chairman Receives National Public Official Award

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

Date posted06/30/2026


Kissimmee Utility Authority Breaks Ground on $20 million Electrical Substation
Kissimmee Utility Authority Breaks Ground on $20 million Electrical Substation

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

Date posted06/24/2026


Kissimmee Utility Authority to Break Ground on New Electrical Substation
Kissimmee Utility Authority to Break Ground on New Electrical Substation

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

Date posted06/23/2026


Keys Earns National Honors for Employee Health Initiatives, Strengthening Service to the Community
Keys Earns National Honors for Employee Health Initiatives, Strengthening Service to the Community

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

Date posted06/16/2026


Lakeland Electric Proposed Base Rate Increase
Lakeland Electric Proposed Base Rate Increase

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

Date posted06/12/2026