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Automated Energy Expands in Florida with Partnership with Lakeland Electric
Automated Energy Expands in Florida with Partnership with Lakeland Electric

Deal will allow customers to manage energy use with real-time data Automated Energy Inc. has reached an agreement with Lakeland Electric in Lakeland, Florida, allowing the utility to provide customers with tools to better manage energy usage. Lakeland Electric is the second public power utility... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2023


KUA Board Adopts $300 Million Budget
KUA Board Adopts $300 Million Budget

On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $300 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024. The vote came after several Board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 3 percent decrease from the 2023 budget. The... Continue Reading

Date posted07/13/2023


Florida Municipal Utilities Expand Large-Scale Solar Project
Florida Municipal Utilities Expand Large-Scale Solar Project

Expansion will quadruple the solar power currently generated Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in conjunction with 20 Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, today announced a major expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2023


Collaborative Seagrass Effort Launches to Protect the Indian River Lagoon
Collaborative Seagrass Effort Launches to Protect the Indian River Lagoon

Seagrass research led by FPUA, the Manatee Center, and Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, through the Manatee Observation and Education Center, and in partnership with the Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation (TCMF), launched a grant-funded seagrass research... Continue Reading

Date posted07/10/2023


FPL Says Law Should Short-Circuit Irma Case
FPL Says Law Should Short-Circuit Irma Case

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a measure that gave a legal protection to utilities, Florida Power & Light is asking a judge to toss out a class-action lawsuit stemming from power outages in Hurricane Irma. FPL filed... Continue Reading

Date posted07/6/2023


Gainesville Utility Revamp Challenged
Gainesville Utility Revamp Challenged

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Arguing that a new Florida law violates First Amendment and other constitutional rights, a non-profit group and Alachua County residents have filed a federal-court challenge to an overhaul of the electric utility in the... Continue Reading

Date posted07/5/2023


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

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

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted07/2/2023


Utility Overhaul, Hurricane Changes Approved
Utility Overhaul, Hurricane Changes Approved

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed eight bills, including measures that will overhaul a Gainesville-area utility and make a series of hurricane-related changes. The utility bill (HB 1645) will create the Gainesville Regional... Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


DeSantis Vetoes Vehicle Bill
DeSantis Vetoes Vehicle Bill

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a bill that could have made it easier for officials to choose electric cars when buying vehicles for government fleets. The bill (SB 284) would have directed officials making decisions about... Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


FMPA Announces Agreements to Purchase Three Central Florida Power Plants
FMPA Announces Agreements to Purchase Three Central Florida Power Plants

Acquisitions to further Agency’s mission to provide low-cost power Florida Municipal Power Agency (All-Requirements Power Supply Project) is pleased to announce that the Agency (FMPA) has entered into agreements to acquire three plants, comprising approximately 339 megawatts (MW) of natural... Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


KUA Marks 122 Years of Electric Service
KUA Marks 122 Years of Electric Service

Today marks the 122nd anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “For 122 years, we’ve been keeping the lights on for our community, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager. “We will forever embrace... Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2023


City Honors OUC for a Century of Reliability
City Honors OUC for a Century of Reliability

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaims June 26 as ‘OUC 100th Anniversary Day’ Earlier today, Monday, 6/26, the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One) was honored for a century of reliable service to Central Florida with a proclamation declaring "OUC 100th Anniversary... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2023