As part of your hurricane preparation, it is important for you to know your zone in case an evacuation is ordered in your area. It is also important for you to know your home and what it can withstand in case you decide to shelter in place. Find your zone at FloridaDisaster.org/Know. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower #HurricanePrep
Florida Municipal Electric Association
Utilities
Tallahassee, Florida 3,610 followers
Florida Public Power
About us
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) represents the unified interests of Florida’s 33 public power communities. FMEA was established in 1942 in response to WWII fuel shortages and is now the statewide trade association and voice for Florida’s municipal electric utilities. FMEA provides its members with government relations, mutual aid coordination, communications, education, and networking opportunities. The association is at the forefront of energy industry news and trends and supports its member utilities by promoting public power and delivering superior services through advocacy, mutual aid, education, and collaboration. In addition to municipal electric utility members, FMEA offers an associate membership to vendor companies who want to connect and do business with Florida’s public power utilities. Public power utilities play an important role in Florida’s electric industry: - 33 public power utilities, geographically dispersed across the state - Serve 14 percent of the state’s population – 1.5 million homes and businesses or 3+ million Floridians - Employ more than 5,700 Floridians - Provide low-cost, reliable electric service, and have been doing so for over a century - Provide safe, efficient operations and superior service - Promote energy efficiency and conservation to lower consumer power costs - Are community-owned and locally managed, and - Support local government with transfer payments, which help communities pay for fire and police protection and other important local services.
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https://www.flpublicpower.com/
External link for Florida Municipal Electric Association
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1942
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417 E College Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida 32301, US
Employees at Florida Municipal Electric Association
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Nicole Albers
Director of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications at Florida Municipal Electric Association
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Joanna White
Communications Specialist at Florida Municipal Electric Association
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Elizabeth Morris
Office & Operations Manager at Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA)
Updates
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The agenda for the 2024 FMEA Annual Conference is now available! Our speakers this year feature industry leaders and experts covering topics ranging from challenges and opportunities facing Florida public power such as AI, security, finance, infrastructure investments and much more. Review the agenda online and finalize your plans to join us at The Breakers in Palm Beach from July 30 to August 1 at bit.ly/3Pb3vmA. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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Florida Municipal Electric Association reposted this
Congratulations to Jody Finklea, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Florida Municipal Power Agency, and General and Regulatory Counsel, Florida Municipal Electric Association, recipient of the Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award, which recognizes individuals for their service to APPA. https://ow.ly/akOH50Spy47 #PublicPower #CommunityPowered
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The Florida panhandle community of the City Of Chattahoochee was nearly destroyed in 2018 by Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm. But an outpouring of mutual aid got the city back on its feet in a matter of weeks. Today, it’s working earnestly to create a future with more downtown amenities to balance its historic emphasis on fishing, boating and water skiing. Visit https://ow.ly/M7Pg50St8A6 to read the complete article. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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Florida Municipal Electric Association reposted this
Congratulations to Stephanie Madden, City Commissioner, Lakeland Electric, recipient of the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to the goals of APPA. https://ow.ly/VAMQ50SqOp2 #PublicPower #CommunityPowered
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Starting today, intentionally tampering with and trespassing on critical infrastructure, including electric utility assets, as well as unauthorized access to critical infrastructure via a computer, is now a felony offense. Thanks to Senator Clay Yarborough and Representative Jennifer Canady for sponsoring this bill and to the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis for supporting this important policy! #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
“Across the nation, physical and cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure assets, including electric substations, potable water utilities and natural gas facilities, have been on the rise. In Florida, there have been no specific criminal penalties in law for these types of intentional physical and cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure; however, the Florida Legislature has taken strong action to bolster critical infrastructure security and enable swift and more severe legal actions against criminals. We applaud the passage of HB 275 and SB 340, and the leadership of bill sponsors Rep. Jennifer Canady and Sen. Clay Yarborough, for adding additional protections to our state’s critical infrastructure by punishing those who deliberately damage these assets and charging them with a second-degree felony. This is a much-needed step toward protecting Floridians by ensuring that our electric grid, drinking supply, and means of moving residents and visitors throughout the state are not interrupted by intentional acts of destruction.” To view FMEA Executive Director Amy Zubaly’s statement on our website, please visit bit.ly/3IrGCHW. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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Tomorrow is the start of Florida’s 2024 Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday. Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and outdoor items and admissions to entertainment and cultural events exempt from tax, which begins Monday, July 1 and extends through Wednesday, July 31. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAPgXw74. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $27.59 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. To read the full report, visit bit.ly/3XBs15h. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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American Public Power Association (APPA) President and CEO Scott Corwin will join us at the 2024 FMEA Annual Conference to share some of the trends in energy across the nation and discuss how public power is stepping up to meet industry challenges into the future. Make your plans to join us at The Breakers Palm Beach July 30-August 1 by registering today at bit.ly/3Pb3vmA. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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The Summer 2024 online edition of Relay Magazine is now available! Enjoy reading about how local Florida public power utilities enrich their communities daily and on special occasions. See firsthand how charming small-town public power communities like the City of Bushnell are for both residents and visitors alike. Visit bit.ly/4bfAHSk to read the complete article. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower
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