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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.72 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted06/2/2023


FPL Bill Reductions Backed
FPL Bill Reductions Backed

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Public Service Commission should approve a proposal that would lead to lower bills for Florida Power & Light customers starting in July, the commission’s staff said in a new recommendation. FPL last month filed... Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2023


FPUA Installs Infrastructure Improvements for Electric Grid Resiliency
FPUA Installs Infrastructure Improvements for Electric Grid Resiliency

Customers may experience brief rolling brownouts throughout the day Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is installing infrastructure improvements for electric grid resiliency in advance of hurricane season on Monday (May 22, 2023). During the scheduled installation, commercial and... Continue Reading

Date posted05/19/2023


FMEA Hosts First-Ever Statewide Hurricane Tabletop Exercise, Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum
FMEA Hosts First-Ever Statewide Hurricane Tabletop Exercise, Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), in partnership with the American Public Power Association (APPA), is hosting a first-ever Florida public power statewide hurricane tabletop exercise under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency... Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2023


JEA Joins Florida Municipal Power Agency as Member
JEA Joins Florida Municipal Power Agency as Member

Partnership enables utilities to maximize efforts in providing affordable, reliable and clean power JEA has joined the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), making it the 33rd municipal electric utility to become a member of the Orlando-based wholesale power. The partnership will enable the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/10/2023


OUC Board Votes to Decrease Fuel Rate by 18%; Monthly Average Savings of $13 or More
OUC Board Votes to Decrease Fuel Rate by 18%; Monthly Average Savings of $13 or More

Lower Customer Rate to Take Effect June 1 OUC – The Reliable One’s Board of Commissioners voted to decrease pass-through fuel charges by 18% and lower electric rates for all OUC customers. Effective June 1, residential and small commercial customers can expect to see a nearly 9%... Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2023


Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Designation for Reliability
Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Designation for Reliability

Four Florida municipal electric utilities have earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation this year are Beaches Energy Services, Homestead Energy Services, Keys... Continue Reading

Date posted05/3/2023


OUC Receives “Environmental Champion” Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
OUC Receives “Environmental Champion” Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Utility ranked first among electric companies in the South by Escalent OUC—The Reliable One has been named a 2023 Environmental Champion in Escalent’s Cogent Syndicated 2023 Utility Trusted Brand and Customer Engagement: Residential study. Only 30 utilities nationwide were recognized... Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2023


Planning For Hurricane Season is Underway by Florida Public Power Utilities
Planning For Hurricane Season is Underway by Florida Public Power Utilities

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, discusses how FMEA and public power utilities in Florida are preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. To listen to the podcast, click here. Public Power Now is produced by... Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2023


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $15.50 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Quincy reported the lowest bills in ten... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted04/28/2023


Trierweiler Tapped as Public Counsel
Trierweiler Tapped as Public Counsel

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Walt Trierweiler, an attorney at the Florida Public Service Commission and retired Army lieutenant colonel, was chosen Thursday to serve as state public counsel. With no discussion, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2023


Reedy Creek Proposal Emerges in Senate
Reedy Creek Proposal Emerges in Senate

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After Gov. Ron DeSantis refueled a battle this week with Walt Disney Co., a Senate committee Wednesday will take up a proposal aimed at undoing an agreement between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board.... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2023