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
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
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
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
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
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
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $28.86 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading
Amy Zubaly, Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director, was installed this week as a new member of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors. The APPA is the national trade association representing not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000... Continue Reading
Awards recognize contributions to public power and their communities Two Florida public power leaders were recognized today by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for their contributions to the public power industry and their service to their communities. Receiving national awards today... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.72 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), in partnership with the American Public Power Association (APPA), is hosting a first-ever Florida public power statewide hurricane tabletop exercise under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency... Continue Reading
Four Florida municipal electric utilities have earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation this year are Beaches Energy Services, Homestead Energy Services, Keys... Continue Reading
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