At a meeting held during its annual conference in St. Petersburg, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected a new slate of officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors. Serving as the executive leadership team of the board are President Joe Bunch,... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $28.86 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading
Amy Zubaly, Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director, was installed this week as a new member of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors. The APPA is the national trade association representing not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000... 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
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.72 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), in partnership with the American Public Power Association (APPA), is hosting a first-ever Florida public power statewide hurricane tabletop exercise under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency... Continue Reading
Four Florida municipal electric utilities have earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation this year are Beaches Energy Services, Homestead Energy Services, Keys... Continue Reading
In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, discusses how FMEA and public power utilities in Florida are preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. To listen to the podcast, click here. Public Power Now is produced by... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $15.50 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Quincy reported the lowest bills in ten... Continue Reading
STATEMENT BY:Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association Regarding Proposed Committee Substitute for HB 1331, Amendment to SB 1380 “The proposed substitute language for House Bill 1331 and an amendment to Senate Bill 1380 will hurt municipal utility communities... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2023 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $16.33 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the City of Quincy reported the lowest bills in... Continue Reading
This evening, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized excellence in Florida public power at an awards banquet where the winners of the Florida Lineman Competition and recipients of the FMEA Safety Awards were announced. The banquet concluded the 2023 Florida Lineman... Continue Reading
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