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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 (deleted)
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 (deleted)
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 (deleted)
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 (deleted)
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 (deleted)
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 (deleted)
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 (deleted)
Date posted03/23/2021


FMEA Announces 2020 Safety Awards
FMEA Announces 2020 Safety Awards

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 21 of its public power members for their continued commitment to safe work practices throughout the year 2020. For the past 30 years, FMEA has recognized Florida public power utilities’ efforts to ensure crew safety is the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/11/2021


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight: W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight: W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for March is W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc Founded in 1962 by William W. “Bill” Gay and with offices across Florida, W.W. Gay has always had the main principle of providing expert service to every client. With a wide area of expertise... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/1/2021


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: PCE Investment Bankers
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: PCE Investment Bankers

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! PCE Investment Bankers Since 1997, business owners have trusted PCE Investment Bankers’ credentialed and creative team to provide strategic... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/1/2021


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for January 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $14.46 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 (deleted)
Date posted02/26/2021


JEA Announces New Leadership Team
JEA Announces New Leadership Team

Jay Stowe, JEA Managing Director and CEO, announced a new organizational structure. The new structure will reduce the number of direct reports to the CEO from eleven to seven. The direct reports will include a Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Customer Officer,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/17/2021