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FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for January 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $26.18 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

This past Saturday, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized excellence in Florida public power at an awards banquet where the winners of the FMEA Safety Awards were announced. FMEA recognizes and rewards safe operations through its annual Safety Awards. Utilities are placed... Continue Reading

Yesterday, in Jacksonville, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) held its annual Florida Lineman Competition Rodeo, which brings electric lineworkers from all over the state together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Competitors took on various... Continue Reading

KUA customers are now eligible to sign up for the utility’s new surge protection program, which can protect large appliances from electric surges. The surge protection device is installed directly on the customer’s meter and diverts high-energy surges that can enter through electric... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After the Florida Supreme Court required a more-detailed justification, state regulators could be poised to approve a revised order supporting a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power &... Continue Reading

The annual Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Florida Lineman Competition Rodeo will take place this Saturday, Feb. 24, in Jacksonville. Electric lineworkers from all over the state will come together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Hosted by JEA, the... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida lawmakers are moving toward approving an overhaul of state energy laws, including eliminating references to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and imposing a ban on offshore wind-energy generation. The Senate Agriculture,... Continue Reading

For the 29th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This award was granted for FPUA’s annual comprehensive... Continue Reading

Sand Lake Energy Center first of three power plants under contract for acquisition to begin operations for FMPA. Today, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced it has taken ownership of an Orlando-area, natural gas combined cycle generation plant. The facility is immediately available... Continue Reading

OUC– The Reliable One’s Board of Commissioners announces the following appointments, effective January 23, 2024. Commissioner Larry Mills, Th.D., has assumed the role of OUC Commission president for a two-year term. Mills joined the board in 2018 and served as chair of the... Continue Reading

City of Ocala electric customers will notice some financial relief beginning in March. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Ocala City Council members approved a reduction to the power cost adjustment (PCA) rate and an increase in the electric base rates, which will result in an approximate eight percent... Continue Reading

Chris McCullion has been selected to replace Mindy Brenay as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) effective March 4, 2024. Last year, OUC initiated a national search to fill the CFO role after Brenay, CFO, announced her retirement. “Chris is an... Continue Reading