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KUA to Lower Customer Bills Through August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
KUA to Lower Customer Bills Through August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

In an effort to provide financial relief during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Kissimmee Utility Authority today announced it will utilize up to $8 million to offset fuel expenses for its residential and commercial customers, beginning May 1. As an example, the utility said... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/10/2020


Florida Utilities Lower Power prices During COVID-19 Crisis
Florida Utilities Lower Power prices During COVID-19 Crisis

Seven Florida municipal electric utilities recently approved measures to temporarily lower electricity prices to provide financial relief for customers experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 crisis. “We are doing the right thing, lowering our power costs where we can,” said... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/9/2020


OUC to Contribute $12.1 Million to Help Community Through COVID-19 Crisis
OUC to Contribute $12.1 Million to Help Community Through COVID-19 Crisis

May Bills to Drop, Assistance Programs Offered for Those Most in Need OUC’s Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote next week on far-reaching recommendations to help OUC customers and the Central Florida community impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The proposal offers immediate relief by... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/9/2020


Lakeland Utility Committee Approves Advisory Vote on Power Generation Replacement Plan
Lakeland Utility Committee Approves Advisory Vote on Power Generation Replacement Plan

The City of Lakeland’s Utility Committee unanimously approved an advisory vote today on Lakeland Electric’s plan for replacement power generation. Lakeland Electric’s coal-fired generator will be mothballed by Fall 2024 and will leave 139 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/7/2020


Lakeland Electric Issues an Emergency Fuel Rate Adjustment
Lakeland Electric Issues an Emergency Fuel Rate Adjustment

The Lakeland City Commission voted yesterday to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers for May and June. After giving a presentation Monday, April 6, at the Utility Committee meeting, staff recommended an emergency fuel rate adjustment to provide emergency relief to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/7/2020


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Nixon Peabody
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Nixon Peabody

FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Nixon Peabody (www.nixonpeabody.com) FMEA’s Associate Member Spotlight of the month for April 2020 is on Nixon Peabody. Nixon Peabody has a philosophy of seeing 21st century law as a tool to help shape their clients’ futures. Their focus is on... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/6/2020


FMEA Associate Member - Utilities One Inc
FMEA Associate Member - Utilities One Inc

FMEA would like to welcome our newest Associate Member: Utilities One Inc. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! Utilities One Construction Utilities One Inc. began business in 2010 as a... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/6/2020


KUA Expands Assistance Programs to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic
KUA Expands Assistance Programs to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Kissimmee Utility Authority continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) across its Osceola County service area. The utility is committed to performing its critical role of delivering safe and reliable energy to its customers during this critical time. In its continuing response to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/1/2020


City Offers Financial Relief to Utility Customers Amid COVID-19
City Offers Financial Relief to Utility Customers Amid COVID-19

Program Provides Immediate Relief with Deferment Option One day after City Commissioners participated in an intergovernmental agency board decision approving a $1 million emergency disaster relief package for local businesses, the City of Tallahassee is launching a program to help further ease the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


Update on OUC’S COVID-19 Response
Update on OUC’S COVID-19 Response

At OUC—The Reliable One, our highest priority is ensuring safe, reliable delivery of essential electric and water services for our customers and our community. This has been our promise for nearly 100 years and during this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever. Below is how... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


KUA Offers Tips to Reduce Household Energy Use During COVID-19 Pandemic
KUA Offers Tips to Reduce Household Energy Use During COVID-19 Pandemic

With more people remaining at home for extended periods of time because of the coronavirus outbreak, households may see an unexpected increase in their monthly energy usage. Kissimmee Utility Authority understands the increasing financial hardships facing families and businesses and offers these... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


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 (deleted)
Date posted03/23/2020