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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


Dispute Over FPL Tax Cuts, Irma Costs Dismissed
Dispute Over FPL Tax Cuts, Irma Costs Dismissed

The state Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, has dismissed a challenge to a Florida Power & Light plan to use federal tax savings to cover costs of restoring electricity after 2017’s Hurricane Irma. The public counsel’s office on Friday filed a... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/28/2019


Court Upholds Part of Verdict Against FPL in Death
Court Upholds Part of Verdict Against FPL in Death

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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/25/2019


FMPA Credit Rating Upgraded Ahead of Planned Bond Refinancing
FMPA Credit Rating Upgraded Ahead of Planned Bond Refinancing

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

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/22/2019


PSC Signs Off on TECO Solar Projects
PSC Signs Off on TECO Solar Projects

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

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


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


GOP Lawmakers Focus on Climate Change
GOP Lawmakers Focus on Climate Change

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

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


OUC Commissioners Approve Plan to Add 149 Megawatts of Solar Power
OUC Commissioners Approve Plan to Add 149 Megawatts of Solar Power

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

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


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