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FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for February 2025
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for February 2025

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.36 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted03/24/2025


FMEA Welcomes March's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes March's New Associate Members

Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. LineTec Services a Centuri CompanyHeadquartered in Houston,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/24/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for January 2025
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for January 2025

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for January 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $26.90 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted03/4/2025


FMEA Announces 2024 Safety Awards Winners
FMEA Announces 2024 Safety Awards Winners

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

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/3/2025


FMEA Announces 2025 Florida Lineman Competition Winners
FMEA Announces 2025 Florida Lineman Competition Winners

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

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/2/2025


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, March: Altec Industries, Inc.
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, March: Altec Industries, Inc.

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for March is Altec Industries, Inc.. Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. It delivers products and services in more than 100 countries... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/1/2025


Florida Municipal Electric Association Holds 2025 Florida Lineman Competition this Saturday in Ocala
Florida Municipal Electric Association Holds 2025 Florida Lineman Competition this Saturday in Ocala

The annual Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Florida Lineman Competition will take place this Saturday, March 1, in Ocala. Electric lineworkers from all over the state and as far away as California will come together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work.... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2025


FMEA Welcomes February's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes February's New Associate Members

Join FMEA in welcoming our new Associate Members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. Apex LineWorksApex LineWorks is a premier Electric Utility... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/24/2025


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, February: Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, February: Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for February is Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP. Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP currently serves more than 500 clients throughout the United States and represents the public-sector side of the energy and telecommunications industries. They fight to promote... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/1/2025


FMEA Welcomes January's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes January's New Associate Members

Join FMEA in welcoming our new Associate Members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. Gridco Inc Gridco’s executive team has over 100 years... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted01/27/2025


FMEA Recognizes Florida Public Power Utilities with 2024 “Restoring Communities Awards”
FMEA Recognizes Florida Public Power Utilities with 2024 “Restoring Communities Awards”

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) announced its 2024 “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognize Florida public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or their mutual aid efforts outside of their home communities... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for December 2024
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for December 2024

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.05 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted01/17/2025