An appeals court Friday upheld a $12.5 million jury verdict in a Lee County teen’s electrocution death ---- but overturned part of the decision that would have required Florida Power & Light to pay an additional $15 million in punitive damages. The ruling by a panel of the 2nd District... Continue Reading
Fitch Boosts Rating to AA- Citing Power Agency’s Strong Financial, Operational Results Fitch Ratings announced a credit rating upgrade for the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) to ‘AA-‘ from ‘A+’ ahead of the Orlando-based power agency’s planned bond... Continue Reading
Tampa Electric Co. received state approval Thursday for two large solar-power projects in Hillsborough County, part of a multi-year plan to build solar facilities. The Florida Public Service Commission signed off on a 74.8-megawatt project and a 74.5-megawatt project, with both expected to begin... Continue Reading
Display showcases how OUC protects bald eagles, other raptors from power line interactions The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One), in partnership with the Florida Audubon Society, has unveiled an exhibit showcasing how it protects large birds, particularly bald eagles,... Continue Reading
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Florida lawmakers Monday dug into issues involving climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, phrases mostly kept under wraps by state Republican leaders before last year’s elections. Senate Infrastructure and Security Chairman Tom Lee, a Thonotosassa Republican and former Senate... Continue Reading
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One) took a major step today in transitioning to renewable energy resources with the approval of a plan to add 149 megawatts of solar power to OUC’s generation portfolio doubling the utility’s current efforts. The additional... Continue Reading
Fourteen public power utilities today were recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to offer their local communities with extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. The... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Associate Member Spotlight of the Month for October is on Emerald Transformer (https://www.emeraldtransformer.com/) For more than 40 years, Emerald Transformer has been an industry leader in managing the entire transformer life cycle. From the production of refurbished transformers... Continue Reading
State regulators moved forward Thursday with a new law aimed at building more underground power lines and making Florida’s electric system better able to withstand punishing hurricanes. The Florida Public Service Commission approved proposed rules to carry out the law, which is expected to... Continue Reading
In honor of Public Power Week, Oct. 6 – 12, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) will showcase the benefits and value of public power through the association’s website and social media platforms. Public power offers significant advantages to its communities and the... Continue Reading
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Thursday plans to roll out legislative priorities focused on climate change. Warning of greater coastal flooding and more powerful hurricanes, the package will address issues such as renewable energy, farm resilience, climate adaptation, new funding sources... Continue Reading
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