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STATEMENT BY:
Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association
Regarding Public Power Preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
“Florida’s public power utilities have completed preparations for and are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, which is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Nature Coast early tomorrow morning. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Prepared for Tropical Storm Elsa
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today announced the launch of its rebranded logo and new website. [Read more…] about FMEA Announces Association’s Rebrand, New Website
Statement By Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal: [Read more…] about FMEA Statement Regarding Passage of HB 1239
In a recent op-ed published in Florida Politics, Florida Municipal Electric Association’s executive director Amy Zubaly calls attention to proposed legislation (HB 1239 and SB 1592) that would require municipal electric utility customers to subsidize out-of-state, for-profit companies with no promises to deliver broadband to rural, underserved areas. [Read more…] about Broadband bills will not increase access to underserved areas
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 21 of its public power members for their continued commitment to safe work practices throughout the year 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces Annual Safety Awards
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today announced its annual “Restoring Communities Awards,” which recognizes public power utilities that have either provided or received mutual aid following significant weather events, or other emergency situations, in and out of state, to fellow public power partners in need. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces Annual “Restoring Communities Award” Winners
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
