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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
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today launched its “Florida Public Power: Lighting Up the Holidays” social media campaign, which showcases how public power utilities are committed to the communities and customers they serve during the holiday season. [Read more…] about FMEA Announces “Florida Public Power: Lighting Up the Holidays” Social Media Campaign
Fourteen public power utilities today were recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to offer their local communities with extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. [Read more…] about Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
In honor of Public Power Week, Oct. 6 – 12, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) will showcase the benefits and value of public power through the association’s website and social media platforms. [Read more…] about FMEA Celebrates Public Power Benefits During National Public Power Week
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has activated its national mutual aid network and is lining up crews to restore power to areas that will be affected by Hurricane Dorian. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Coordinating Large-Scale Mutual Aid Effort in Preparation for Hurricane Dorian
