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State DEP Fights Power Plant Rules
State DEP Fights Power Plant Rules

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection lashed out at a federal proposal aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants, saying it "places the reliability, affordability and capacity of the nation's energy... Continue Reading

Date posted08/9/2023


OUC Board Votes to Decrease Electric Retail Price for Second Time in Four Months
OUC Board Votes to Decrease Electric Retail Price for Second Time in Four Months

Combined Monthly Savings of $15 for Average Residential CustomerLower Customer Rate to take Effect October 1, 2023 For the second time in four months, OUC’s Board of Commissioners voted to lower electric rates. The two rate changes total a net average savings of $15 per month for the average... Continue Reading

Date posted08/9/2023


Heat Wave Prompts All-time High for Electricity use in Kissimmee for Second Consecutive Day
Heat Wave Prompts All-time High for Electricity use in Kissimmee for Second Consecutive Day

As the heat index in the Kissimmee region topped 110 degrees on Tuesday, residents set a new all-time record for electricity use. Kissimmee Utility Authority recorded an instantaneous system peak of 439.2 megawatts at 5:12 p.m. on Tuesday. On Monday, the utility recorded a system peak load of... Continue Reading

Date posted08/9/2023


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $32.90 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 posted08/1/2023


OUC Recognized as ‘Most Trusted’ Nationally for Sixth Year in a Row
OUC Recognized as ‘Most Trusted’ Nationally for Sixth Year in a Row

Utility Shares Ways to Save, Proposes Second Fuel Rate Decrease for Customers The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One) has been named “Most Trusted Brand” among U.S. energy providers for the sixth consecutive year, according to a national customer survey conducted... Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2023


Florida Regulators Balk at EPA Power Plant Plan
Florida Regulators Balk at EPA Power Plant Plan

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida utility regulators and other industry officials are objecting to a federal proposal aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants, arguing the changes could drive up costs for consumers and hurt the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2023


City of Newberry Congratulates Six Leaders for Graduating from the Certified Public Manager Program
City of Newberry Congratulates Six Leaders for Graduating from the Certified Public Manager Program

The City of Newberry proudly announces that six leaders have successfully graduated from the nationally recognized Certified Public Manager (CPM) program at Florida State University's Center for Public Management. These six leaders have shown exemplary commitment to serving our city and furthering... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2023


City Cites Debt Worries in Utility Fight
City Cites Debt Worries in Utility Fight

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The city of Gainesville has launched a wide-ranging constitutional challenge to a new state law that overhauled control of the region’s municipal utility, including saying it could violate bond agreements. The lawsuit,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/27/2023


FPL, Irma Plaintiffs Battle Over New Law
FPL, Irma Plaintiffs Battle Over New Law

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With two courts looking at the issue, plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit are disputing arguments by Florida Power & Light that a new state law protects the utility from liability for power outages in Hurricane Irma. FPL on... Continue Reading

Date posted07/26/2023


FMEA Announces Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients
FMEA Announces Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year Award Recipients

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) last night announced the winners of the Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year awards during its annual conference banquet in St. Petersburg. The awards recognize association members for their outstanding contributions to FMEA and... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee
City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) Policy Makers Liaisons Committee. Robert Page of Green Cove Springs... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency
Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2023-2024 Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2023-2024. Elections for the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s... Continue Reading

Date posted07/19/2023