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FMPA Takes Ownership of Orlando-Based Power Plant

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced it has taken ownership of an Orlando-area, natural gas combined cycle generation plant. The facility is immediately available and ready for dispatch within the Florida Municipal power pool.

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FMPA Named Central Florida Top Workplace for Fourth Consecutive Year

The Orlando Sentinel named FMPA as a Top Workplace in Central Florida for 2023.

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Florida Public Power Organizations Highlight Benefits of a Career in Linework in Advance of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day

FMPA and FMEA are joining forces to honor and celebrate Florida lineworkers on Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, recognized on August 26th.

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St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Celebrates 40 Years

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) celebrates 40 years of helping to provide clean, reliable and affordable electricity to members through our participation as minority owner in St. Lucie Unit No. 2 nuclear power plant.

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FMPA Expresses Concern About EPA Proposed Greenhouse Gas Regulation

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) filed comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the organization’s proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) rule for electric utilities. The rule, which targets CO2 emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants, presents unique challenges in Florida.

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FMPA Files Comments on EPA’s Proposed GHG Rule

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), along with the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC), filed comments on Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) rule for electric utilities. The proposed rule would likely compromise electricity reliability in Florida and raise the cost of power.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Local appointed and elected officials re-elected two officers to lead statewide committee.

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Members and public officials from public power utilities elected officers to lead Florida's statewide wholesale power agency in 2023-2024.

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Florida Municipal Utilities Expand Large-Scale Solar Project

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), along with 20 Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, proudly announce a major expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project to quadruple the project's solar energy generation.

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FMPA Announces Agreements to Purchase Three Central Florida Power Plants

Florida Municipal Power Agency (All-Requirements Power Supply Project) is pleased to announce that the Agency (FMPA) has entered into agreements to acquire three plants, comprising approximately 339 megawatts (MW) of natural gas-fired combined cycle generation in central Florida.

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JEA Joins Florida Municipal Power Agency as Member

JEA has joined the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), making it the 33rd municipal electric utility to become a member of the Orlando-based wholesale power.

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FMPA Announces New Chief Financial Officer to Leadership Team

FMPA announced that current Treasure and Risk Director Rich Popp will become Chief Financial Officer on August 1.

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FMPA Wins Excellence in Public Power Communications Award

Award recognizes social media campaign highlighting efforts to provide affordable power

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Florida Public Power Utilities Prepare for Cyberthreats

Cybersecurity Summit to Help Participants Understand the Threat Landscape and Resources

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Local Cane Island Power Park Named Top Power Plant

Award recognizes plant’s record of providing affordable, reliable and clean power

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FMPA Orlando Office to Re-Open Monday after Hurricane Ian

FMPA’s Orlando office fared well in Hurricane Ian and will re-open Monday, Oct. 3.

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FMPA Closes Orlando Office for Hurricane Ian

FMPA is closing its Orlando office today at noon, due to Hurricane Ian.

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FMPA Named a Top Workplace in Central Florida

Utility recognized for employee engagement and company culture

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FMPA Wins Two Statewide Awards for Effective Public Relations Programs

Awards recognize FMPA’s efforts to provide affordable, reliable and clean energy

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Florida Public Power Organizations Launch Social Media Campaign Celebrating Florida Public Power Lineworkers

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) will launch a social media campaign next week showing appreciation for the Florida public power lineworkers who provide our communities with reliable power.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2022-2023

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Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized

Two Florida public power leaders and one Florida public power utility earned national honors for their contributions and service to local customers.

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FMPA Wins Two Awards for Effective Public Relations Programs

The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) won two Image Awards at the 2022 Florida Public Relations Association Orlando Area Chapter Image Awards, an annual competition to recognize outstanding public relations programs in Central Florida.

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Florida’s Municipal Electric Utilities are Working “Behind the Switch” to Keep Power Affordable

FMPA launches annual "Behind the Switch" social media campaign to highlight the people working behind the scenes to reduce costs and enhance operations.

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FMPA Named a Top Workplace in Central Florida

FMPA was named by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in Central Florida for 2021.

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Florida Public Power Organizations Encouraging Customers to Participate in Campaign Recognizing Lineworkers

The Florida Municipal Electric Association and FMPA launched a social media campaign asking customers of Florida’s public power utilities to send notes of thanks in advance of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day on August 26.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two officers yesterday to lead FMPA's Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead FMPA in 2021-2022

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Large-Scale Solar Project in Florida Marks One Year of Operations

Six of the 16 Florida municipal electric utilities that are part of one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation reached a milestone in reducing power plant emissions after the first two solar sites in the Florida Municipal Solar Project completed their first year of operations.

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Florida Public Power Leaders Recognized with National Awards

Five Florida public power leaders received national awards from the American Public Power Association for their commitment to the electric utility industry and their local communities.

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FMPA Celebrates Earth Day with Solar Project Website Launch

FMPA launched a new website today that enables the public to view near real-time solar power output from the agency’s solar energy centers along with the associated environmental benefits.

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FMPA Wins Public Relations Award for Social Media Campaign

FMPA won an Award of Distinction at the 2021 Image Awards, an annual competition sponsored by the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. FMPA was recognized for its “Powering on Together” campaign, which highlighted Florida’s municipal electric utilities and their efforts to provide affordable, reliable power during COVID-19.

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Florida Public Power Customers Meet the People “Behind the Switch”

FMPA launched its annual social media campaign that highlights the people “Behind the Switch” at Florida’s public power utilities and shows the work they do to provide affordable, reliable and clean electricity to customers.

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FMPA Named a Top Workplace in Central Florida

FMPA was named by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in Central Florida for 2020.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two officers yesterday to lead FMPA's Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

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New Technology Enhances Electric Reliability for Three Florida Cities

Electric customers in three Florida cities benefited from fewer power outages thanks to technology installed on power lines that feed electricity to customers.

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FMPA Wins Statewide Public Relations Award for Major Solar Project

FMPA won an Award of Distinction at the 2020 Golden Image Awards, an annual statewide competition sponsored by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA).

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Florida Public Power Organizations Honor Florida Lineworkers

In advance of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day on August 26, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today launched a social media campaign to honor Florida’s public power lineworkers.

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2020-2021.

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Major Solar Energy Project Begins Operation in Central Florida

Two Central Florida solar farms that are part of one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation are now operational.

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Florida Municipal Power Pool Names Aaron Casto Executive Director

The Florida Municipal Power Pool (FMPP) has named Aaron P. Casto as Executive Director effective June 29, 2020.

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Florida Public Power Leaders Receive National Awards

Awards recognize contributions to electric utility industry and public power Tallahassee, Fla., June 10, 2020 – 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.

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FMPA Prepared for Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19

FMPA is prepared to provide safe, reliable power to customers if a hurricane impacts the state this storm season.

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Florida Public Power Utilities Reducing Electric Bills During COVID-19

Twenty-one public power utilities in Florida have announced plans to reduce electric bills to help customers cope with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Additional Fla. public power utilities help customers in response to pandemic

The list of public power utilities in Florida that are reducing customers’ electric bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is growing. Eight more utilities and cities detailed plans that they are taking to ease the financial burden on customers.

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The Energy Authority and FMPA Announce Partnership

The Energy Authority (TEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) on April 1 initiated a partnership for TEA to provide FMPA with Load Forecasting, Portfolio Management, and Mid-Term Trading services.

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Florida utilities lower power prices during COVID-19

Seven Florida municipal electric utilities recently approved measures to temporarily lower electricity prices to provide financial relief for customers experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 crisis.

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FMPA CEO: Florida Municipals Providing Financial Relief During COVID-19

Several of the community-owned electric utilities in Florida are considering temporarily lowering power prices to their customers. We are working hard to provide FMPA member cities with affordable, reliable and clean power today, tomorrow and into the future.

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COVID-19: FMPA Takes Steps to Continue Safe, Reliable Service

FMPA is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 outbreak and working with its employees, member electric utilities and government partners to ensure everyone’s well-being. Electricity is an essential public service, so delivering safe, reliable power remains the top priority of Florida’s municipal electric utilities and FMPA.

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See ‘Behind the Switch’ at What It Takes to Provide Solar Electricity

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) launched a social-media campaign today to show retail electric customers what it takes “Behind the Switch” to provide reliable, solar power at the most economical price.

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Municipal-Backed Solar Project Hits Milestone with Panel Installments

The Florida Municipal Power Agency, along with 12 municipal utilities, reached a milestone in Phase I of a major solar project with the installation of solar panels at the Harmony Solar Energy Center in Osceola County, Florida.

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Florida Municipal Utilities Announce Second Solar Power Project

Project expansion adds 600,000 solar panels for a total of 1.5 million panels by 2023 ORLANDO, Fla.

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Florida Municipal Utilities Break Ground on Major Solar Project

FMPA, in conjunction with 12 Florida municipal electric utilities and Florida Renewable Partners, LLC, today broke ground on the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation.

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FMPA Power Plants Outperform Industry Average for Eighth Year

FMPA major power plants outperformed industry averages for the eighth consecutive year, helping to reduce FMPA’s electricity costs to the lowest level in 15 years.

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FMPA Makes Final Debt Payment on Power Plant in Orlando

FMPA made the final debt payments this month on its ownership interests in a coal-fired power plant in Orlando.

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FMPA Credit Rating Upgraded Ahead of Planned Bond Refinancing

Fitch Ratings announced a credit rating upgrade for the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) to ‘AA-‘ from ‘A+’ ahead of the Orlando-based power agency’s planned bond refinancing in late-October.

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FMPA Volunteers Beautify Transitional Housing Facility in Orlando

Employees of the FMPA helped beautify a residential housing facility at Aspire Health Partners in Orlando as part of Heart of Florida United Way’s annual Day of Caring.

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STATEMENT: FMPA Power Plants Prepped for Hurricane Dorian

Florida Municipal Power Agency General Manager and CEO Jacob Williams issued a statement regarding preparations for Hurricane Dorian.

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Florida Public Power Organizations Celebrate Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day

In honor of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, the Florida Municipal Electric Association and FMPA recognizes lineworkers from around the state.

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Florida Cities Celebrate 25 Years of Savings with Joint Purchasing

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Joint Purchasing Project.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two of their own yesterday to lead FMPA’s Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

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Local Utility Executives Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Elections for FMPA’s Board of Directors and All-Requirements Executive Committee took place today.

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Floridians Using Record-High Level of Electricity This Summer

Several electric utilities in Florida are reporting record-high levels of electricity sales so far this summer, including the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), whose 13 Florida cities hit an all-time summer record yesterday.

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Florida Public Power Leaders Receive National Awards

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today announced three Florida public power leaders were honored with American Public Power Association (APPA) national awards.

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FMPA Appoints Ken Rutter as Power Agency’s COO

FMPA announced the selection of Kenneth S. Rutter as Chief Operating Officer.

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Did You Ever Think About What It Takes to Provide Electricity?

FMPA launched a “Behind the Switch” social media campaign today to give people a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make electricity low-cost, reliable and clean for millions of Floridians.

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Ocala Electric Contributes $19 Million in Value to Local Economy

CEO of statewide power agency describes benefits of a locally owned electric utility   ORLANDO, Fla., Jan.

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Winter Park Signs Deal with FMPA for Low-cost Wholesale Electricity

The city of Winter Park will see lower wholesale electric costs for the foreseeable future after city officials negotiated a new power purchase agreement with FMPA.

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FMPA Wins Excellence in Public Power Communications Award

FMPA won an award in the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards, a national competition sponsored by the American Public Power Association.

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City of Tallahassee Joins Florida Municipal Power Agency

The city of Tallahassee, Fla., has become the 32nd municipal electric utility to join the Florida Municipal Power Agency.

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FMPA Power Plants Outperform Industry Average for Reliability

For the sixth consecutive year, FMPA’s major power plants outperformed industry averages for reliability.

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FMPA Volunteers Makeover Offices of Residential Facility for Youth

Sixteen employees of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) provided a new look to The Grove Counseling Center in Winter Springs as part of Heart of Florida United Way’s Day of Caring.

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FMPA Appoints Linda Howard as Power Agency’s CFO

FMPA announced today the promotion of Linda S. Howard to Chief Financial Officer, filling the position after the passing earlier this year of the power agency’s previous CFO, Mark J.

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New Video Recognizes Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day

FMPA and Florida Municipal Electric Association today released a new video produced in recognition of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, which is this Sunday, Aug. 26.

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Social Media Campaign Honors Public Power Lineworkers

In honor of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, the Florida Municipal Electric Association and FMPA will recognize lineworkers from around the state during August in a new social media campaign called “Celebrating our Hometown Heroes.”

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two of their own yesterday to lead FMPA’s Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Managers and public officials from municipal electric utilities throughout Florida elected five of their own to lead a statewide power agency in 2018-2019.

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Municipal Utilities Mark 30 Years of Saving Money by Joint Operation

Electric customers in 20 Florida cities have enjoyed lower electricity costs and enhanced service reliability for the past 30 years thanks in part to a joint effort among municipal electric utilities to share power-generating resources.

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Florida Public Power Leaders Receive National Awards

Four Florida public power leaders were honored with American Public Power Association (APPA) national awards today during APPA’s National Conference in New Orleans.

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Fort Pierce Power Plant Marks 10 Years of Efficient Operations

Electric customers in 13 Florida cities enjoy reliable, affordable electricity thanks, in part, to the Treasure Coast Energy Center, which marks its 10-year anniversary of operation today.

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Major Solar Energy Project Announced by Florida Municipal Utilities

FMPA, in conjunction with 12 Florida municipal electric utilities and NextEra Florida Renewables, LLC, today announced plans for a large-scale solar energy project to provide renewable energy for customers in the most cost-effective way.

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FMPA Mourns the Passing of Mark Larson

It is with great sadness that FMPA announces the passing of Mark J. Larson, the Agency’s Chief Financial Officer.

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FMPA Boards Give Final Approval to Transaction with Vero Beach

The governing boards of FMPA gave final approval today to agreements enabling the city of Vero Beach to exit FMPA’s power projects and sell its electric utility.

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Public Power Lineworkers Win Statewide Skills Competition

Electric utility lineworkers from Tallahasee and Jacksonville earned a trip to attend a national lineworkers’ competition courtesy of FMPA.

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All 19 FMPA Cities Approve Vero Beach Transaction

FMPA announced today that the required 19 cities have all approved the necessary agreement to release the city of Vero Beach from FMPA’s power projects, enabling Vero Beach to move forward with the sale of its electric utility.

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FMPA Marks 40 Years of Providing Low-Cost, Reliable, Clean Power

FMPA celebrates its 40-year anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 24.

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FMPA Begins Providing Wholesale Power to Bartow, Florida

The City of Bartow is now receiving cheaper wholesale power under new power purchase agreements with FMPA and the Orlando Utilities Commission.

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Wholesale Power Agency Grants Holiday Wishes

Holiday wishes will come true this year for 70 children of the Children’s Home Society of Florida, thanks to generous employees of FMPA.

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FMPA Receives Excellence in Public Power Communications Award

FMPA received an award Nov. 8 in the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards, a national competition sponsored by the American Public Power Association.

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Public Power Utilities Recognized for Hurricane Irma Restoration

Florida’s municipal electric utilities and more than 2,000 lineworkers from 170 public power utilities in 24 states were recognized Thursday for their efforts to help restore power after Hurricane Irma.

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FMPA Board Names Jody Finklea as FMPA General Counsel

FMPA’s Board of Directors selected Jody Finklea as its next General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, replacing Fred Bryant.

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FMPA Orlando Office to Re-Open Wednesday after Hurricane Irma

FMPA’s Orlando office fared well in Hurricane Irma, so the office will re-open Wednesday, Sept. 12.

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FMPA Closes Orlando Office for Hurricane Irma

Due to Hurricane Irma, FMPA will close its Orlando office today at 1 p.m.

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STATEMENT: FMPA Power Plants Prepped for Hurricane Irma

FMPA and its operating partners have been busy preparing its power plant sites in Key West, Fort Pierce, Kissimmee, Orlando and Port St. Lucie for Hurricane Irma.

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FMPA General Counsel Frederick Bryant Announces Retirement

Frederick Bryant announced Thursday that he will retire in 2018 as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of the Florida Municipal Power Agency.

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FMPA to Provide Bartow with Low-Cost, Reliable Power

The city of Bartow will see lower wholesale electric costs in 2018 since city officials negotiated new five-year agreements for purchasing wholesale power from FMPA and the Orlando Utilities Commission.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two of their own yesterday to lead FMPA’s Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Managers and public officials from municipal electric utilities throughout Florida elected five of their own to lead a statewide power agency in 2017-2018.

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Florida Utilities Consider Joint Plant Operations to Save Electricity Costs

Tampa Electric Co. is evaluating whether to contribute its power generation to a pilot project with three Florida municipal electric utilities in an effort to reduce electricity costs for all customers.

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