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Florida Public Power Utilities Recognized with “Building Strong Communities” Awards
Florida Public Power Utilities Recognized with “Building Strong Communities” Awards

At its annual Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today recognized 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were presented to Florida public power utilities for their... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2023


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for September 2023
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for September 2023

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for September 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $36.58 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted10/30/2023


FMEA Highlights Infrastructure Investments and Hurricane Response During National Public Power Week
FMEA Highlights Infrastructure Investments and Hurricane Response During National Public Power Week

This year during Public Power Week (Oct. 1 – 7, 2023), the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is highlighting the infrastructure investments Florida public power utilities have made in their communities and the impacts these investments have had on power restoration following... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/2/2023


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for August 2023
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for August 2023

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for August 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $37.03 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted09/28/2023


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2023
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2023

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for July 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $33.17 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted09/4/2023


FMEA Final Statement Regarding Public Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Idalia
FMEA Final Statement Regarding Public Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Idalia

STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association Within 48 hours of powerful Category 3 Hurricane Idalia making an unprecedented landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Region, Florida public power utilities have essentially restored power to all its customers... Continue Reading

Date posted09/1/2023


FMEA Statement Regarding Public Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Idalia
FMEA Statement Regarding Public Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Idalia

STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association The impacts of Hurricane Idalia, an unprecedented storm for Florida’s Big Bend Region, have currently left more than 251,300 homes and businesses in Florida without power. More than a third of... Continue Reading

Date posted08/30/2023


Statement By: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director, Regarding Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia
Statement By: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director, Regarding Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia

The Florida Municipal Electric Association is preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to intensify into a major hurricane before coming ashore on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday. We have been and will remain in contact with our 33 member utilities to identify any power... Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2023


FMEA, FMPA Highlight Benefits of a Career in Linework in Advance of FL Lineworker Appreciation Day
FMEA, FMPA Highlight Benefits of a Career in Linework in Advance of FL Lineworker Appreciation Day

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) have been using their social media channels to highlight the benefits of linework in advance of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, which is recognized on August 26. There are more than 6,700 lineworkers... Continue Reading

Date posted08/25/2023


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2023
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2023

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $32.90 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted08/1/2023


FMEA Announces Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients
FMEA Announces Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) last night announced the winners of the Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year awards during its annual conference banquet in St. Petersburg. The awards recognize association members for their outstanding contributions to FMEA and... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects New Slate of Officers for 2023-2024
Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects New Slate of Officers for 2023-2024

At a meeting held during its annual conference in St. Petersburg, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors. Serving as the executive leadership team of the board are President Joe Bunch,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/19/2023