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Environmental Groups File Citizen Lawsuit Against FPL
On July 13, three environmental groups filed a citizen lawsuit against Florida Power and Light (FPL) claiming the utility has contaminated Biscayne Bay. The suit claims that a consent agreement between...
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FMPA Electric Costs Decrease 10% in 2015, Down 30% Since 2009
Wholesale electricity costs from the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) decreased 10% last year and are down 30% since 2009, according to FMPA’s recently released 2015 Annual Report. Declining fuels...
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FMEA Members Elect New Officers
Members of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) have elected Clay Lindstrom, general manager for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, as president of the organization’s board of directors....
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Eight Candidates to be Interviewed for the Public Service Commission
A state panel plans to interview eight candidates next month for a spot on the Florida Public Service Commission. A nominating council Thursday selected the eight from a list of 11 applicants to...
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Primary Election Property Tax Break Proposal Would Lower Costs for Solar
Crafted by the Legislature, the Amendment 4 proposal on the primary-election ballot is seen by proponents — there is no announced organized opposition — as a way to significantly expand...
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FMEA Releases June 2016 Bill Comparison
Overall, The City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in seven categories, and Florida Power & Light Co. reported the lowest bill in three categories. The City of Tallahassee and Lakeland...
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Florida’s KUA maintains high customer satisfaction levels
Florida’s Kissimmee Utility Authority recently released the results of a customer satisfaction survey revealing specific areas of improvement for the public power utility and the factors that led...
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‘Smart Solar’ Group Collects $2.8 Million
Continuing to receive heavy funding from electric utilities, a group backing a proposed solar-energy constitutional amendment raised nearly $2.8 million from July 30 to Aug. 5, according to a newly...
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Gulf Power To Seek Rate Increase
In the fall of 2016, Gulf Power plans to seek an increase in base rates for electricity, saying current rates “do not produce sufficient revenues for us to be able to continue adequately serving our...
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Three Finalists Sent to Governor for Public Service Commission Position
A Gainesville city commissioner, an engineer and a college professor were chosen Wednesday, August 17, 2016 as finalists for a spot on the Florida Public Service Commission. A nominating council heard...
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FPL President Defends $1.3 Billion Rate Increase
A request for $1.3 billion in base-rate hikes is “driven by investment and infrastructure” rather than profit as critics claim, the president of Florida Power & Light told regulators Monday during...
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Jacob A. Williams Named Next FMPA General Manager and CEO
Williams to lead Florida’s nonprofit, wholesale electricity supplier for municipal utilities Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) has selected Jacob A. Williams as its next General Manger and CEO...
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Florida Lineworkers Honored with Special Day
August 26 is designated Lineworkers Appreciation Day in Florida. Electric utilities across the state will be honoring the men and women across Florida that work tirelessly in varying conditions to make...
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FMEA Releases July Bill Comparison
Overall, Lakeland Electric reported lowest bills in seven categories, and the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bill in four categories. The City of Tallahassee and Florida Power & Light Co....
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Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment for Commercial Solar Property Tax...
Primary-election voters Tuesday, August 30th, approved the expansion of a renewable-energy tax break that backers say will help businesses and spark the expanded use of solar energy in Florida. But...
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Florida Public Power Utilities Prepare for Tropical Storm Hermine
In preparation for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Hermine making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has initiated its mutual aid plan to...
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Hurricane Safety Tips
As Florida braces for Tropical Storm Hermine, FMEA reminds you to stay safe and be prepared. Stay away from downed power lines – don’t touch them. Electric crews will be working diligently to restore...
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