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Duke to Seek Base Rate Hike
Duke to Seek Base Rate Hike

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida will seek state approval of a three-year plan that would increase customers’ base electric rates and expand solar-power generation. Duke on Wednesday notified the Florida Public Service Commission that... Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2024


Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces 2023 “Restoring Communities Award” Winners
Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces 2023 “Restoring Communities Award” Winners

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) announced its 2023 “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognize public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts to their own communities and for providing or receiving mutual aid following significant weather... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2024


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $38.35 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted01/26/2024


State Could Block Local Charging Station Rules
State Could Block Local Charging Station Rules

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. An effort to prevent local governments from regulating electric-vehicle charging stations started to move through the Florida Senate on Tuesday as part of a wide-ranging package dealing with the Department of Agriculture and... Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2024


Most Power Restored After Storm
Most Power Restored After Storm

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Division of Emergency Management said Wednesday that electricity had been restored for most utility customers who lost power because of a tornado-filled storm system that swept across the state on Tuesday. The state also... Continue Reading

Date posted01/11/2024


OUC's Clint Bullock Named to 'Florida 500' for Fifth Consecutive Year
OUC's Clint Bullock Named to 'Florida 500' for Fifth Consecutive Year

Clint Bullock, General Manager & CEO of OUC – The Reliable One, has been named to Florida Trend’s “Florida 500” list in the Energy category for the fifth consecutive year. Compiled annually by the business magazine’s editors, the special section highlights the 500... Continue Reading

Date posted01/11/2024


Fight Over Utility Overhaul Continues
Fight Over Utility Overhaul Continues

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After a federal judge dismissed Gov. Ron DeSantis as a defendant last month, plaintiffs are continuing to pursue a lawsuit challenging a new state law that overhauled the municipal utility in the Gainesville area. The group... Continue Reading

Date posted01/11/2024


Water Rate ‘Discrimination’ Draws Debate
Water Rate ‘Discrimination’ Draws Debate

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. In an issue that could affect cities across the state, Florida House members Wednesday started moving forward with a proposal aimed at preventing municipalities from charging higher water and sewer rates to customers who live... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2024


Court Sets Hearing in Utility Storm Plans
Court Sets Hearing in Utility Storm Plans

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments Feb. 7 in a dispute about state regulators’ approvals of storm-protection plans for four electric utilities. The state Office of Public Counsel, which... Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2024


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for November 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $36.83 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted12/25/2023


Utility Bills Expected to Dip in 2024
Utility Bills Expected to Dip in 2024

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After high natural-gas costs helped push up electric bills over the past year, many Florida utility customers could get some relief in 2024. The three major private electric utilities — Florida Power & Light, Duke... Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2023


DeSantis Gets Win in Utility Lawsuit
DeSantis Gets Win in Utility Lawsuit

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A federal judge Thursday dismissed claims against Gov. Ron DeSantis in a challenge to a new state law that overhauled the municipal utility in the Gainesville area. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled against the group... Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2023