Association News

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Lineman Competition, which was established by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), will take place Friday, Feb. 25, through Saturday, Feb. 26. Last year’s competition was canceled due to COVID-19, but this year marks its return. Electric... Continue Reading

When the storms come and the lights go out, utility crews get to work. Linemen work in all types of weather to ensure power is reliably and safely delivered to electric utility customers. You have the unique opportunity to watch Journeymen and Apprentice linemen showcase their skills as they... Continue Reading

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today honored 10 Florida Public Power utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards.” FMEA recognized utilities for either providing or receiving mutual aid following significant weather events or emergencies... Continue Reading

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Quanta Services Quanta Services is the leading specialty contractor with the largest skilled labor force in North America – providing fully... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $8.08 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has once again assembled public power crews from across the state to aid with power restoration efforts in anticipation of the winter storm projected to produce widespread impacts across the South and Southern Mid-Atlantic... Continue Reading

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has assembled public power crews from across the state to aid with power restoration efforts in anticipation of the winter storm projected to produce widespread impacts across several regions throughout the holiday... Continue Reading

By Jim Saunders ABORTION: As the nation waits to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, Florida Republican lawmakers could consider placing additional restrictions on abortions. Details of potential restrictions remain unclear, though GOP leaders have not signaled support for a... Continue Reading

Jacksonville, FL - JEA has started off the new year with a reduced emissions footprint with the closure of Plant Scherer’s Unit 4, in Juliette, Ga.JEA has replaced coal-fired electric power from Plant Scherer with natural gas through a power purchase agreement with Florida Power & Light... Continue Reading

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Southern Disaster Recovery SDR personnel have had leadership roles in over 88 Presidentially declared disasters. With their management staff and safety... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for November 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $9.98 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) and Fort Pierce City Commission are accepting applications for the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) to fill nine (9) member positions. UAC efforts will identify issues and concerns in a collaborative effort to engage with FPUA... Continue Reading