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FMEA Associate Member of the Month, July: Disaster Program & Operations
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, July: Disaster Program & Operations

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

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/1/2026


Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized with 2026 National Awards
Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized with 2026 National Awards

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... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: June 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: June 2026

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

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/25/2026


Florida Public Power Utilities Prepared for Hurricane Season
Florida Public Power Utilities Prepared for Hurricane Season

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

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted06/17/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for May 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for May 2026

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

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted06/15/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, June: Team Fishel
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, June: Team Fishel

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for June is Team Fishel. Since 1936, Team Fishel has proudly served the electric power, low voltage technology, natural gas, and telecommunications industries. With offices in 13 states and 2,600+ highly skilled teammates, they work closely every day... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/1/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: May 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: May 2026

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. Blue Lake Service, LLCBlue Lake Services, LLC provides daily... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/22/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Utility Lines Construction Services
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Utility Lines Construction Services

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for May is Utility Lines Construction Services. Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) delivers electric and gas utility construction and maintenance services for municipalities, investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, large industrial manufacturers,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/1/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: April 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: April 2026

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. CargillCargill’s suite of transformer dielectric fluids... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/27/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $23.71 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted04/21/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for April 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for April 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.83 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted04/15/2026


Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Recognition for Electric Reliability
Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Recognition for Electric Reliability

Seven Florida municipal electric utilities have earned designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation this year are Lakeland Electric, the City of Mount Dora, and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2026