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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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