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Three Florida municipal electric utilities have earned re-designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation again this year are Kissimmee Utility Authority, Fort... Continue Reading

This past weekend, Florida public power participants brought home more than half of the awards, including the first-place overall apprentice and journeyman, presented at American Public Power Association’s 22nd annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held April 5-6, in Lafayette, Louisiana.... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.50 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

“Across the nation, physical and cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure assets, including electric substations, potable water utilities and natural gas facilities, have been on the rise. In Florida, there have been no specific criminal penalties in law for these types of intentional... Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for October 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $36.09 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading