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The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today recognized 22 public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to provide their local communities extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. [Read more…] about Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
With Hurricane Delta expected to make landfall this weekend, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has coordinated with its members to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration efforts in Louisiana. [Read more…] about Public Power Crews Headed to Louisiana to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Delta
With an increased number of people working remotely and distance learning in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is recognizing Public Power Week (Oct. 4 – 10) by offering energy saving tips on its social media platforms. [Read more…] about FMEA Highlights Energy Efficiency Tips During National Public Power Week
Prior to Hurricane Sally making landfall earlier this morning, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) coordinated with public power utilities from across Florida to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration in Alabama. [Read more…] about Public Power Crews Headed to Alabama to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Sally
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has assembled public power crews from across the state to aid with power restoration efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Laura, which is slated to make landfall this week as a major hurricane. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Sending Mutual Aid to Louisiana for Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Laura
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), recognized members of the public power community with three awards: Member of the Year, Associate Member of the Year and the new Friend of Florida Public Power award. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Bestows Awards on Members; Introduces New “Friend of Florida Public Power” Award
During its virtual board meeting, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today elected new officers to preside over the organization’s board of directors. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Elects New Slate of Officers
Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today announced Florida public power leaders who were honored with American Public Power Association (APPA) national awards. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Leaders Receive National Awards
This past weekend marked a time of honor and celebration for Florida public power communities and for lineworkers from across the Sunshine State at the 20th annual Florida Lineman Competition. [Read more…] about Excellence in Public Power Recognized at the Annual Florida Lineman Competition
“We commend the Florida Legislature for today passing legislation that will establish the ‘Thank a Lineman’ specialty license plate, which will generate proceeds used to fund scholarships to train the next generation of skilled lineworkers. [Read more…] about FMEA Statement Regarding Passage of Lineworker Specialty License Plate
