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Welsh Inducted Into Chamber Hall of Fame
Welsh Inducted Into Chamber Hall of Fame

Kissimmee Utility Authority president and general manager Jim Welsh was inducted into the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Saturday evening. The induction was part of the Chamber’s 94th annual meeting, held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World.... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/6/2019


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – 8minutenergy
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – 8minutenergy

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for February is 8minutenergy. 8minutenergy has established a reputation as a trusted partner with both utilities and communities alike. 8minutenergy’s unique model for solar infrastructure with a focus on design optimization achieves... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted02/4/2019


FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – HEATSINC
FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – HEATSINC

FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – HEATSINC FMEA would like to acknowledge our newest Associate Member: Hilton Electrical, Automation, & Testing Services, Inc. (HEATSINC). Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/28/2019


Ocala Electric Contributes $19 Million in Value to Local Economy
Ocala Electric Contributes $19 Million in Value to Local Economy

CEO of statewide power agency describes benefits of a locally owned electric utility Ocala Electric Utility contributes approximately $19 million in annual economic value to the local economy, according to Jacob Williams, general manager and CEO of the Florida Municipal Power Agency... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/16/2019


Austin, San Antonio, Orlando are Bloomberg Climate Challenge Winners
Austin, San Antonio, Orlando are Bloomberg Climate Challenge Winners

Public power cities Austin, Texas, Orlando, Fla. and San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 11 were included among the list of final winners in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. Launched in June 2018, the American Cities Climate Challenge is a $70 million program designed to catalyze... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/15/2019


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – ENCO Utility Services
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – ENCO Utility Services

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for January is ENCO Utility Services ENCO helps cities, quasi-municipal districts and master planned communities enter the electric distribution business and act as their complete turnkey staff by providing superior service to operate and manage the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/11/2019


FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – January
FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – January

FMEA would like to acknowledge our newest Associate Member: Interactive Utility Communications. Welcome to Florida’s public power network! Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/11/2019


Welcome to the New FMEA Website
Welcome to the New FMEA Website

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new password. Your previous username and password will not work on the new website. Please... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted01/10/2019


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Downes Associates
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Downes Associates

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for December is Downes Associates. Since 1968, Downes Associates, Inc. (DAI) provides engineering and management consulting services that truly excel. Through careful planning, development, and execution, they can help utilities make the right decisions... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted12/3/2018


FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – December
FMEA Welcomes Newest Associate Member – December

FMEA would like to acknowledge our newest Associate Member: Citelum. Welcome to Florida’s public power network! Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! New lighting technologies allow... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted12/3/2018


Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association
Florida Municipal Electric Association Wins Communications Award from National Association

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) was awarded an American Public Power Association Excellence in Public Power Communications Award of Merit in the web and social media category (Class D). FMEA was recognized for their outstanding use of social media to communicate information about... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/7/2018


The Florida Municipal Electric Association Presents Building Strong Communities Awards
The Florida Municipal Electric Association Presents Building Strong Communities Awards

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 13 municipal electric utilities with its 2018 Building Strong Communities Award, recognizing each utility for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life in their community. Presented with the awards during FMEA’s annual... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/29/2018