FMEA plans our conferences, forums, workshops and publications with the advice and input of many people. We would like your help in developing topics for our upcoming Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show, November 3-4, 2021 at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside. Customer... Continue Reading
KUA marks the 120th anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “We’re thrilled to celebrate 120 years of electric service in our community. We continue to embrace our rich history as we carry out our mission to provide reliable and economical services to our... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.92 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading
OUC—The Reliable One was honored this week with the Energy Innovator Award at the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Orlando. The APPA award recognizes utilities that either develop or apply creative, energy-efficient techniques and technologies that provide... Continue Reading
Project helps public power utilities reduce carbon emissions, provide affordable solar Six of the 16 Florida municipal electric utilities that are part of one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation reached a milestone in reducing power plant emissions after the first two... Continue Reading
Florida Public Service Commission members Art Graham and Andrew Fay, along with a former congressional aide for Gov. Ron DeSantis, are among 10 candidates seeking to be named to the utility-regulatory panel. Unlike with other recent openings on the five-member commission, the list of candidates... Continue Reading
Awards acknowledge their contributions to the electric utility industry and public power Five Florida public power leaders received national awards from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for their commitment to the electric utility industry and their local communities. Recognized were... Continue Reading
Tallahassee is No. 1 again! Today, June 22, the City of Tallahassee Utilities was honored in Orlando by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for receiving the prestigious 2021 E. F. Scattergood System Achievement Award. This national designation recognizes the top public utility in the... Continue Reading
The state Public Service Commission on Monday began a series of customer hearings about a four-year proposal that would lead to base-rate increases for Florida Power & Light. Supporters and opponents gave testimony about the proposal, which calls for a $1.1 billion increase in base-rate... Continue Reading
The state Public Service Commission is scheduled June 21 to begin a series of online customer hearings about a proposal that would lead to base-rate increases for Florida Power & Light. The commission has scheduled a dozen online hearings from June 21 to July 2, according to a notice posted on... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2021 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $13.25 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading
Initiative includes search for consultant to help increase participation in conservation Empowered by a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals of 50% CO2 reduction by 2030 and 75% by 2040, OUC is reviewing its energy efficiency programs and seeks a consultant to... Continue Reading
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