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Duke Seeks to Cut Customer Bills in May
Duke Seeks to Cut Customer Bills in May

By Jim SaundersPointing to an “unprecedented national emergency” caused by COVID-19, Duke Energy Florida on Thursday proposed giving customers a break on their May electric bills. Duke joined Florida Power & Light and Gulf Power Co. in announcing plans to use savings from... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/3/2020


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for February 2020
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for February 2020

FMEA’s Bill Comparison for February 2020 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $16.03 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories; Lakeland Electric reported the lowest bills in six... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/2/2020


KUA Expands Assistance Programs to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic
KUA Expands Assistance Programs to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Kissimmee Utility Authority continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) across its Osceola County service area. The utility is committed to performing its critical role of delivering safe and reliable energy to its customers during this critical time. In its continuing response to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted04/1/2020


Duke Gets State Approval on Waiving Fees
Duke Gets State Approval on Waiving Fees

Pointing to a need for flexibility in dealing with the effects of the coronavirus, the state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a plan that will allow Duke Energy Florida to waive customer fees --- similar to the way it can waive fees after a hurricane hits. “We applaud Duke for... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/31/2020


FPL Plans to Cut May Bills Amid Coronavirus
FPL Plans to Cut May Bills Amid Coronavirus

By Jim Suanders Buoyed by lower-than-expected natural gas costs, Florida Power & Light plans to slash May electric bills as customers grapple with the novel coronavirus. Utilities are required to pass along savings to customers when power-plant fuel costs drop, but those savings typically show... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/30/2020


Gulf Power Customer Could Get Break on Bills
Gulf Power Customer Could Get Break on Bills

By Jim Saunders Hundreds of thousands of Northwest Florida residents and businesses could get a break on their electric bills in May, after Gulf Power Co. announced a plan Monday to pass along savings from lower-than-expected natural gas costs. The Pensacola-based utility wants to make a change... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/30/2020


TECO Customers Likely to Get Break on Electric Bills
TECO Customers Likely to Get Break on Electric Bills

NSF Staff With the utility pointing to lower-than-expected costs for natural gas, customers of Tampa Electric Co. likely will see their electric bills reduced in June. The utility, which has about 780,000 customers in Tampa and nearby areas, filed a petition Wednesday at the Florida Public... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


City Offers Financial Relief to Utility Customers Amid COVID-19
City Offers Financial Relief to Utility Customers Amid COVID-19

Program Provides Immediate Relief with Deferment Option One day after City Commissioners participated in an intergovernmental agency board decision approving a $1 million emergency disaster relief package for local businesses, the City of Tallahassee is launching a program to help further ease the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


Update on OUC’S COVID-19 Response
Update on OUC’S COVID-19 Response

At OUC—The Reliable One, our highest priority is ensuring safe, reliable delivery of essential electric and water services for our customers and our community. This has been our promise for nearly 100 years and during this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever. Below is how... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


KUA Offers Tips to Reduce Household Energy Use During COVID-19 Pandemic
KUA Offers Tips to Reduce Household Energy Use During COVID-19 Pandemic

With more people remaining at home for extended periods of time because of the coronavirus outbreak, households may see an unexpected increase in their monthly energy usage. Kissimmee Utility Authority understands the increasing financial hardships facing families and businesses and offers these... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/26/2020


COVID-19 Resource Center
COVID-19 Resource Center

FMEA, in coordination with state and federal industry and government partners, continues to monitor the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have also made the decision to cancel all FMEA in-person events and meetings through the end of May, including the Florida... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/23/2020


Duke Seeks Approval for Waiving Fees
Duke Seeks Approval for Waiving Fees

In another example of the unprecedented nature of the novel coronavirus, Duke Energy Florida on Thursday asked state regulators to allow it to waive customer fees --- similar to the way it can waive fees for customers who suffer hurricane damage. The Florida Public Service Commission regulates... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted03/20/2020