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City of Ocala Announces Ocala Electric Director
City of Ocala Announces Ocala Electric Director

The City of Ocala, along with Ocala Electric Utility (OEU), has announced Marvin Ayala as the new Director for OEU. Mr. Ayala served as the Deputy Director for OEU since August 2018 and accepted the role of Director on March 23. Currently, Mr. Ayala oversees the entire OEU Department, including... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted05/5/2021


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Tennessee Valley Public Power Association
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. (TVPPA) is the nonprofit, regional service... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted05/3/2021


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight: Genics, Inc.
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight: Genics, Inc.

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for May is Genics Inc. Family owned and operated since 1981, Genics is a pioneer when it comes to the safe and responsible treatment of wood. Over the last 30 years, Genics has advanced the science and technology behind some of the world’s most... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted05/3/2021


Lakeland Electric Offers Free Trees to Customers Through Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees
Lakeland Electric Offers Free Trees to Customers Through Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees

Lakeland Electric is providing free trees to customers through Energy-Saving Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation program that helps conserve energy and reduce energy bills through strategic tree planting. Starting today, Lakeland Electric customers can reserve their free trees at... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/30/2021


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for March 2021
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for March 2021

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.34 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

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/19/2021


KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of Hurricane Season
KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of Hurricane Season

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of activities, including both live-action training and table top exercises. Activities will... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/15/2021


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Whitehead & Associates, Inc.
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Whitehead & Associates, Inc.

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Whitehead & Associates, Inc. As an electrical solutions company, Whitehead offers products and services that span the entire the electrical industry,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/5/2021


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight: ENCO Utility Services
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight: ENCO Utility Services

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for April is ENCO Utility Services. ENCO Utility Services has been a turn-key provider of bundled utility services for municipal and private utilities since 2001. From the northwest to the southeast, they have laid utility lines, provided call center... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/5/2021


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for February 2021
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for February 2021

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $7.18 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

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/29/2021


City of Tallahassee Electric Utility Receives National Recognition
City of Tallahassee Electric Utility Receives National Recognition

The City of Tallahassee Electric Utility was awarded two honors from the American Public Power Association (APPA) – the 2021 Award of Continued Excellence (ACE) through its Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Developments (DEED) program and a Diamond level recognition through its RP3... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/26/2021


FPUA Honored with National Award for Outstanding Safety Practices
FPUA Honored with National Award for Outstanding Safety Practices

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2020. The utility earned Second Place in Group D, the category for utilities with 60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of annual worker... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/25/2021


FPUA Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
FPUA Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has earned a Diamond level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Utilities must complete a rigorous application process, and the RP3 designation,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/23/2021