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Gulf Offers Break to Customers Hit By Pandemic
Gulf Offers Break to Customers Hit By Pandemic

Gulf Power will give a break to some customers who are behind on their electricity bills because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Northwest Florida utility said Tuesday that residential and small-business customers might be eligible for bill credits up to $200. To qualify, customers would have to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/3/2020


Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards; COVID-19 Assistance Programs
Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards; COVID-19 Assistance Programs

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today recognized 22 public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to provide their local communities extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. The awards were announced... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/2/2020


FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Utility Specialists, Inc.
FMEA Associate Member Spotlight – Utility Specialists, Inc.

FMEA’s Associate Member of the month for November is Utility Specialists, Inc. Utility Specialists has been a manufactures representative since 1957. They have been in Florida for over 20 years and represent many excellent manufacturers and have many long-term relationships with these... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/2/2020


FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Safe Zone Flagging
FMEA would like to welcome our new Associate Member: Safe Zone Flagging

Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida Public Power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. Safe Zone Flagging Safe Zone Flagging Inc. is a full-service traffic control company, providing vehicle and pedestrian control to various industries... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/2/2020


FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for September 2020
FMEA Releases Monthly Electric Bill Comparison for September 2020

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for September 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $14.38 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, Tampa Electric Company reported the lowest bills... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/28/2020


Utility's Hurricane Cost Estimated at $200 Million
Utility's Hurricane Cost Estimated at $200 Million

By Jim Saunders Gulf Power faced an estimated $200 million in costs to restore electricity after Hurricane Sally hammered parts of the Panhandle last month, the utility’s parent company told analysts Wednesday during a quarterly earnings call. While the estimate remains preliminary, Gulf... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/21/2020


FPL Proposes Pandemic Aid for Small Business
FPL Proposes Pandemic Aid for Small Business

Florida Power & Light has asked state regulators to approve a proposal that would offer bill credits to certain small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal, filed Thursday at the state Public Service Commission, would provide 10 percent credits on energy charges and could take... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/16/2020


OUC Announces Plan to End Coal-Fired Generation
OUC Announces Plan to End Coal-Fired Generation

Today, management at Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One) released its recommendation to significantly reduce the use of coal no later than 2025, eliminating it no later than 2027. The result of the utility’s Electric Integrated Resource Plan (EIRP) process supports... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/14/2020


Florida Utility Crews to Help in Storm Aftermath
Florida Utility Crews to Help in Storm Aftermath

With Hurricane Delta expected to make landfall Friday in Louisiana, utility crews from Florida will help restore electricity after the storm. Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida and 10 Florida municipal utilities will have crews in Louisiana, utility officials said Thursday. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/9/2020


New Technology Enhances Electric Reliability for Three Florida Cities
New Technology Enhances Electric Reliability for Three Florida Cities

Demonstration project tests new technology to avoid power outages for customers Electric customers in three Florida cities benefited from fewer power outages thanks to technology installed on power lines that feed electricity to customers. The installation was part of a technology demonstration... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2020


Public Power Crews Headed to Louisiana to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts
Public Power Crews Headed to Louisiana to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts

With Hurricane Delta expected to make landfall this weekend, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has coordinated with its members to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration efforts in Louisiana. More than 140 Florida public power personnel, including line and tree crews,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2020


Regulators Back FPL Plan to Speed Up Refunds
Regulators Back FPL Plan to Speed Up Refunds

NSF StaffThe state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a plan by Florida Power & Light to speed up refunds of deposits for tens of thousands of customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FPL announced the plan last month as part of steps that also included providing bill credits of up to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/6/2020