Florida Municipal Power Agency

It's time to go Behind the Switch to learn how Florida Municipal Power Agency and the #FLPublicPower family provide low-cost, reliable, and clean energy for Florida residents. Join us as we tour Sand Lake Energy Center with plant manager Jim Murray, and learn about the benefits this power plant provides FMPA's Members and their customers.

We concluded our Behind the Switch series this week with a visit to Keys Energy Services and Stock Island Generating Facility. Don't miss the chance to learn about the efforts this unique utility makes to ensure reliability for their customers. https://ow.ly/Evpf50Sqntc

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

Have you ever thought about what it takes the power paradise? Travel with us to visit with Lynne Tejeda at Keys Energy Services and Paul Brunfelt at Stock Island Generating Facility to learn about the measures the KEYS team takes to ensure reliability for their customers in this week's Behind the Switch. #FLPublicPower

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Earlier this week, our Behind the Switch campaign introduced you to Jim Murray, plant manager at Sand Lake Energy Center. Don't miss the chance to learn more about the facility and how its team feels about joining the #FLPublicPower family. https://lnkd.in/ejbfFkQJ

Please join us in congratulating the Florida public power leaders and one Florida public power utility who were recognized yesterday for their service to the American Public Power Association (APPA), the public power industry and their communities during APPA's National Conference in San Diego, California. Jody Finklea, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for FMPA and General and Regulatory Counsel for Florida Municipal Electric Association, received the Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award. This award recognizes member utility employees who have made significant contributions toward the APPA's goals and enhanced its prestige. Lynne Tejeda, General Manager and CEO of Keys Energy Services and Vice Chair of FMPA's Board of Directors and All-Requirements Project Executive Committee, received the James D. Donovan Individual Achievement Award. This award recognizes people who have made significant and sustained contributions to the electric utility industry and to public power. Commissioner Stephanie Madden from the City of Lakeland received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award. This award recognizes elected or appointed officials who have contributed to APPA's goals and prestige. JEA received the Sue Kelly Community Service Award. This award recognizes utilities for "good neighbor" activities that demonstrate both the utility and its employees' commitment to enhancing the quality of life of the local community. Congratulations to these recipients as well as the other 15 individuals and 11 utilities who earned recognition. Read more about the winners from Florida below. https://ow.ly/PqXP50Sg9hv

Are you ready? Behind the Switch returns next week to give you a behind the scenes look at #FLPublicPower and how municipal utilities provide low-cost, reliable, and clean energy. Tune in next Monday for the first episode!

The first of Florida's disaster preparedness sales tax holidays is now through June 14. This period allows you to buy select approved supplies without paying sales tax. The graphic from the FL Department of Revenue details the qualifying items. Prepare early to avoid the rush before a storm and ensure you have what you need.

Tomorrow marks the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-normal season this year, forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, four to seven of which it expects to become major hurricanes. While most hurricane activity in Florida happens in August through October, it's never too early to prepare.