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FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2022
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2022

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for July 2022 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $0.21 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Tallahassee reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted08/29/2022


FMEA Celebrates 80th Anniversary
FMEA Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Tallahassee, Fla. – This Sunday, August 21, marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). FMEA is a member-driven association of Florida’s 33 public power utilities. As part of the association’s yearlong celebration, FMEA... Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2022


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2022
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2022

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2022 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $4.66 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, Lakeland Electric reported the lowest bills in eight... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted08/3/2022


Reminder from Ocala Electric Utility about utility scams
Reminder from Ocala Electric Utility about utility scams

OCALA, Fla. (August 3, 2022) – There has been an increase in utility payments and door-to-door scams across the country and in our own community. Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) reminds customers to maintain their awareness of potential scams and know what to do. As these occurrences are on... Continue Reading

Date posted08/3/2022


Lakeland Electric to increase fuel charge next month
Lakeland Electric to increase fuel charge next month

LAKELAND, Fla. (August 1, 2022) - The Lakeland City Commission voted on August 1, 2022, to increase the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers effective September 1, 2022. The vote followed a staff presentation at the Utility Committee that morning; the committee members unanimously... Continue Reading

Date posted08/2/2022


KUA launches new customer portal
KUA launches new customer portal

KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority launched its new customer portal, my.kua.com, allowing customers to manage their KUA services through a comprehensive set of tools in a user-friendly dashboard. The new portal gives customers the ability to view and pay bills, which was previously... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2022


FMEA presents awards in recognition of contributions to Florida Public Power
FMEA presents awards in recognition of contributions to Florida Public Power

Palm Beach, Fla. – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized members of the Florida Public Power community and two elected members of the United States Congress for their contributions to Florida Public Power during its annual conference banquet held last night in Palm... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted07/15/2022


Florida Municipal Electric Association announces new Executive Board
Florida Municipal Electric Association announces new Executive Board

Palm Beach, Fla. – During a meeting at its annual conference in Palm Beach, 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... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted07/13/2022


KUA warns of utility bar code scam
KUA warns of utility bar code scam

KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority is warning its customers to beware of an active bar code scam maliciously targeting residential customers in Kissimmee recently. Over a two-day span the utility received more than 25 reports from customers who had been contacted by scammers via text... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted07/12/2022


Tips to stay protected from utility payment scams
Tips to stay protected from utility payment scams

OCALA, Fla. (July 7, 2022) – Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) is reminding its customers to stay alert for potential utility payment scams. Ocala Electric Utility will never call its customers demanding payment using any prepaid cards or debit cards. OEU will never call, email, or appear... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted07/7/2022


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members RBC Resources, LLC and Aggreko Ltd.
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Members RBC Resources, LLC and Aggreko Ltd.

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services! RBC Resources, LLC RBC Resources LLC is a management and operations company created to help clients develop long term solutions for their gas... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted07/5/2022


KUA marks 121 years of electric service
KUA marks 121 years of electric service

KISSIMMEE— Today marks the 121st anniversary of municipally owned electric service in Kissimmee. “This celebration of 121 years of electric service in our community is extremely important to us,” said Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager. “We continue to embrace... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted06/28/2022