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COVID-19 Resource Center
COVID-19 Resource Center

FMEA, in coordination with state and federal industry and government partners, continues to monitor the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have also made the decision to cancel all FMEA in-person events and meetings through the end of May, including the Florida... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/23/2020


Excellence in Public Power Recognized at the Annual Florida Lineman Competition
Excellence in Public Power Recognized at the Annual Florida Lineman Competition

This past weekend marked a time of honor and celebration for Florida public power communities and for lineworkers from across the Sunshine State at the 20th annual Florida Lineman Competition. Following the Competition, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) named the lineworkers who... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/16/2020


FMEA COVID-19 Update
FMEA COVID-19 Update

In an abundance of caution, FMEA events through April 2020 have been canceled to protect the health of FMEA members and our communities. Please join our mailing list to get the most current information on our meetings and events: Join Here Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/16/2020


Lineworker Specialty License Plate Legislation
Lineworker Specialty License Plate Legislation

Statement By: Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association Regarding Passage of Lineworker Specialty License Plate Legislation “We commend the Florida Legislature for today passing legislation that will establish the ‘Thank a Lineman’ specialty license... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/15/2020


Update on COVID-19 and the Florida Lineman Competition
Update on COVID-19 and the Florida Lineman Competition

The Florida Municipal Electric Association is closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding COVID-19. We are committed to the health and safety of our staff, membership and the public at large. At this time, FMEA has neither issued travel restrictions nor canceled the Florida Lineman... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/12/2020


2nd Update of COVID-19 and the Florida Lineman Competition
2nd Update of COVID-19 and the Florida Lineman Competition

In an abundance of caution, the City of Tallahassee, FL - Government and Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) have made the decision to close the 20th Annual Florida Lineman Competition to the public due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. We apologize to any members of the public who... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/12/2020


‘Kissimmee Round-Up’ Program Tops 4,000 Subscribers
‘Kissimmee Round-Up’ Program Tops 4,000 Subscribers

The Kissimmee Utility Authority this week enrolled its 4,000th customer in the utility’s Kissimmee Round-Up program. Launched by the utility in 2013, the program gathers voluntary contributions from participating customers by “rounding up” their monthly bills to the next dollar.... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/11/2020


Florida Municipal Electric Association Celebrates 20th Annual Florida Lineman Competition this Week
Florida Municipal Electric Association Celebrates 20th Annual Florida Lineman Competition this Week

Electric lineworkers from across the state will compete in the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) 20th annual Florida Lineman Competition in Tallahassee this Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14. Lineworkers put their skills to the test by performing tasks they encounter in real-world... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/11/2020


Florida Lineman Competition Participants Detail Preparations
Florida Lineman Competition Participants Detail Preparations

In a recent Q&A with the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), Dwayne “Goose” Goostree, T&D Operations Manager for Lakeland Electric and a chief event judge for the FMEA’s 2020 Florida Lineman Competition, as well as Chris Kitting, a Kissimmee Utility Authority... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/9/2020


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Magellan Advisors
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Magellan Advisors

FMEA’s Associate Member Spotlight of the Month for March is on Magellan Advisors. Magellan provides leading broadband, smart city, information technology and security consulting services to public and private organizations. They are a full spectrum planning and implementation firm that... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/2/2020


FMEA welcomes new Associate member – Genics, Inc.
FMEA welcomes new Associate member – Genics, Inc.

FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Genics Inc. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Genics Inc. Genics is a Canadian service and manufacturing company located in Edmonton,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/2/2020


Lakeland Electric to Reduce Fuel Charge Next Quarter - Effective April 1, 2020
Lakeland Electric to Reduce Fuel Charge Next Quarter - Effective April 1, 2020

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers for the next fiscal quarter (April/May/June 2020). After giving a presentation Monday, March 2 at the Utility Committee meeting, staff recommended lowering the fuel charge by $5.75 from... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted03/2/2020