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Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) Policy Makers Liaisons Committee. Robert Page of Green Cove Springs... Continue Reading

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2023-2024 Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2023-2024. Elections for the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s... Continue Reading

Deal will allow customers to manage energy use with real-time data Automated Energy Inc. has reached an agreement with Lakeland Electric in Lakeland, Florida, allowing the utility to provide customers with tools to better manage energy usage. Lakeland Electric is the second public power utility... Continue Reading

On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $300 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024. The vote came after several Board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 3 percent decrease from the 2023 budget. The... Continue Reading

Expansion will quadruple the solar power currently generated Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in conjunction with 20 Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, today announced a major expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar... Continue Reading

Seagrass research led by FPUA, the Manatee Center, and Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, through the Manatee Observation and Education Center, and in partnership with the Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation (TCMF), launched a grant-funded seagrass research... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Arguing that a new Florida law violates First Amendment and other constitutional rights, a non-profit group and Alachua County residents have filed a federal-court challenge to an overhaul of the electric utility in the... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed eight bills, including measures that will overhaul a Gainesville-area utility and make a series of hurricane-related changes. The utility bill (HB 1645) will create the Gainesville Regional... Continue Reading

Acquisitions to further Agency’s mission to provide low-cost power Florida Municipal Power Agency (All-Requirements Power Supply Project) is pleased to announce that the Agency (FMPA) has entered into agreements to acquire three plants, comprising approximately 339 megawatts (MW) of natural... Continue Reading

Today marks the 122nd anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “For 122 years, we’ve been keeping the lights on for our community, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager. “We will forever embrace... Continue Reading

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaims June 26 as ‘OUC 100th Anniversary Day’ Earlier today, Monday, 6/26, the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC—The Reliable One) was honored for a century of reliable service to Central Florida with a proclamation declaring "OUC 100th Anniversary... Continue Reading

Awards recognize contributions to public power and their communities Two Florida public power leaders were recognized today by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for their contributions to the public power industry and their service to their communities. Receiving national awards today... Continue Reading