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OUC Sponsors Tennis Programs for Vets, People with Disabilities
OUC Sponsors Tennis Programs for Vets, People with Disabilities

Offered by U.S. Tennis Association in Lake Nona, Free Clinics Promote Physical Activity OUC — The Reliable One announced today that it is sponsoring the U.S. Tennis Association’s free tennis programs for military veterans and people with disabilities. The USTA’s military tennis... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/30/2019


Public Power Utilities Earn Smart Energy Provider Designation
Public Power Utilities Earn Smart Energy Provider Designation

Sixty-seven public power utilities have earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association. This is the first year the Association has offered the SEP designation. The designation is given to utilities that demonstrate commitment to and proficiency... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/30/2019


OUC Unveils Avian Protection Exhibit at Audubon Site
OUC Unveils Avian Protection Exhibit at Audubon Site

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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/18/2019


RELAY Magazine Fall 2019 • Hurricane Michael: One Year Later
RELAY Magazine Fall 2019 • Hurricane Michael: One Year Later

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Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/14/2019


Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards

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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/9/2019


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Emerald Transformer
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Emerald Transformer

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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/7/2019


FMEA Celebrates Public Power Benefits During National Public Power Week
FMEA Celebrates Public Power Benefits During National Public Power Week

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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/4/2019


Join FMEA and Florida’s 33 Public Power Communities in Celebrating Public Power
Join FMEA and Florida’s 33 Public Power Communities in Celebrating Public Power

Public power utilities are: Locally owned, locally controlled and locally operated. Reliable with fewer outages than other electricity providers. Affordable with average monthly bills lower than the average bills of corporate utility providers. Focused on energy efficiency and the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/2/2019


FMPA Volunteers Beautify Transitional Housing Facility in Orlando
FMPA Volunteers Beautify Transitional Housing Facility in Orlando

Employees of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) helped beautify a residential housing facility at Aspire Health Partners in Orlando as part of Heart of Florida United Way’s annual Day of Caring. This is FMPA’s eleventh year participating in Day of Caring, Central Florida’s... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/27/2019


Lakeland Electric Celebrates 115 Year Anniversary
Lakeland Electric Celebrates 115 Year Anniversary

Lakeland Electric, a locally-owned municipal utility, was founded 115 years ago in 1904. Today, we mark this anniversary by launching 115 days of celebration. This anniversary celebration will be something for our customers to not only enjoy, but for them to participate and learn more about... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/16/2019


Lakeland Electric to Reduce Fuel Charge Next Quarter
Lakeland Electric to Reduce Fuel Charge Next Quarter

The Lakeland City Commission voted Thursday to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers for the next fiscal quarter (Oct./Nov./Dec. - 2019). After giving a presentation at the Thursday, September 5 Utility Committee meeting, staff recommended lowering the fuel charge by $3.75... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/11/2019


Hurricane Dorian Response: Thank You Statement from FMEA Executive Director
Hurricane Dorian Response: Thank You Statement from FMEA Executive Director

As Florida prepared for potentially catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Dorian, more than 1,000 lineworkers from more than 20 states answered our call for mutual aid. Dorian, at one point an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane, had the potential of impacting all of Florida’s 33 public... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/5/2019