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FMPA Named Central Florida Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive Year

ORLANDO, Fla., September 30, 2024 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) has received a Top Workplaces of Central Florida award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group.

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Florida Public Power Organizations Recognize Florida Lineworkers and Mutual Aid Efforts in Celebration of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today launched a social media campaign that pays tribute to the Florida lineworkers who provide mutual aid assistance when severe weather or other events lead to power outages.

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FMPA Takes Ownership of Bartow-Based Power Plant

Mulberry Energy Center is now second of three power plants under contract for acquisition to begin operations for FMPA ORLANDO, Fla., August 9, 2024 – Today, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced it has taken ownership of natural gas combined cycle generation plant, operated in Bartow, Florida.

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City Officials Elected to Lead Statewide Committee

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials ORLANDO, Fla., August 2, 2024 – Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

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Florida Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Power Agency

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2024-2025 ORLANDO, Fla., July 31, 2024 – Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2024-2025.

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Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized

National awards recognize service to industry and contributions to their communities ORLANDO, Fla., June 11, 2024 – Three Florida public power leaders and one Florida public power utility earned national honors for their contributions and service to their communities and municipal electric utility customers.

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FMPA Takes Ownership of Orlando-Based Power Plant

Sand Lake Energy Center first of three power plants under contract for acquisition to begin operations for FMPA ORLANDO, Fla., February 16, 2024 – Today, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced it has taken ownership of an Orlando-area, natural gas combined cycle generation plant.

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FMPA Named Central Florida Top Workplace for Fourth Consecutive Year

ORLANDO, Fla., October 2, 2023 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) has received a Top Workplaces of Central Florida award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group.

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

Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26th TALLAHASSEE, Fla., August 25, 2023 — The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) have been using their social media channels to highlight the benefits of linework in advance of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, which is recognized on August 26.

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St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Celebrates 40 Years

FMPA’s St. Lucie Project Has Served Members Since 1983 LUCIE COUNTY, Fla.

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FMPA Expresses Concern About EPA Proposed Greenhouse Gas Regulation

Proposed Rule Threatens Florida’s Power Reliability and Electricity Affordability ORLANDO, Fla., August 3, 2023 – 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.

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Florida Municipal Utilities Expand Large-Scale Solar Project

Expansion will quadruple the solar power currently generated ORLANDO, Fla., July 12, 2023 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in conjunction with 20 Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, today announced a major expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation.

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FMPA Announces Agreements to Purchase Three Central Florida Power Plants

Acquisitions to further Agency’s mission to provide low-cost power ORLANDO, Fla., June 29, 2023 – 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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FMPA Announces New Chief Financial Officer to Leadership Team

ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2023 – Florida Municipal Power Agency today announced that current Treasure and Risk Director Richard Popp will become Chief Financial Officer on August 1.

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FMPA Orlando Office to Re-Open Monday after Hurricane Ian

Power plants online and staff assisting electric utilities with power restoration ORLANDO, Fla., Sept.

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FMPA Closes Orlando Office for Hurricane Ian

Power plants operating as normal and staff available to assist with restoration efforts ORLANDO, Fla., Sept.

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Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized

National awards recognize service to industry and contributions to their communities Orlando, Fla., June 14, 2022 – 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

Awards recognize FMPA’s efforts to provide affordable, reliable and clean energy ORLANDO, Fla., April 20, 2022 – 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

Social media campaign highlights efforts to reduce power costs and enhance operations ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2022 – Have you ever wondered what happens “Behind the Switch” to provide electricity for your home?

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FMPA Named a Top Workplace in Central Florida

Utility recognized for employee engagement, work-life balance and competitive benefits ORLANDO, Fla., Sept.

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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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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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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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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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Florida Municipal Utilities Gather Customer Input on Solar Power

A majority of electric customers in 10 Florida cities believe utilities should investigate solar power, but if solar power increases electric bills, only a small percentage of customers are willing to pay more.

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Frank Gaffney Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of FMPA

FMPA has promoted Frank Gaffney to Chief Operating Officer effective today. In this role, Gaffney will be responsible for FMPA’s power generation and work with staff to provide low-cost, reliable and clean power for its owners-customers.

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FMPA Reports Positive Movement on Vero Electric’s Partial Sale

Following initial discussions the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) held with external stakeholders, the agency reports positive progress on Vero Beach’s proposed sale of its electric customers in Indian River Shores.

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FMPA Provides Option to Help Vero Beach Exit FMPA Projects

FMPA provided preliminary information to its member cities today on an option for Vero Beach to transfer its FMPA power projects to other cities so that Vero Beach can sell its electric system.

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FMPA Rings in 2017 by Joining Social Media

The New Year’s resolution for the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) is to be more social.

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Local Utilities Help Customers Reduce Electric Bills

Electric customers are reducing their monthly power bills thanks to free, energy-saving products and rebates distributed in 2016 by 13 municipal electric utilities in Florida.

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Wholesale Power Agency Brightens Holidays for Children in Need

Holiday wishes will come true this year for 75 children of the Children’s Home Society of Florida, thanks to generous employees of FMPA.

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FMPA’s Orlando Office to Re-open Monday after Hurricane Matthew

FMPA’s Orlando office fared well in Hurricane Matthew, so the office will re-open Monday, Oct. 10, as normal.

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FMPA Closes Orlando Office for Hurricane Matthew

Due to Hurricane Matthew, FMPA will be closing its Orlando office today at noon and expects to remain closed until Monday, Oct. 10.

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Volunteers Add Splash of Color to Brighten the Lives of Children

Employees of FMPA painted walls today at Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C) in Kissimmee as part of Heart of Florida United Way’s Day of Caring.

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Jacob A. Williams Named Next FMPA General Manger and CEO

FMPA has selected Jacob A. Williams as its next General Manger and CEO effective Sept.

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Local Utility Leaders Elected to Lead Statewide Agency

Managers and public officials from municipal electric utilities throughout Florida elected five of their own to lead statewide power agency in 2016-2017.

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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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FMPA Electric Costs Decrease 10% in 2015, Down 30% Since 2009

Wholesale electricity costs from the Florida Municipal Power Agency decreased 10% last year and are down 30% since 2009, according to FMPA’s recently released 2015 Annual Report.

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FMPA General Manager and CEO Receives National Award

Nicholas P. Guarriello, General Manager and CEO of FMPA, received a national award today for his significant contributions to the electric utility industry and to public power utilities.

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FMPA Member Satisfaction Increases, Remains High Overall

Low electric rates and a commitment to working together through FMPA contributed to an increase in overall member satisfaction for the Florida Municipal Power Agency members, according to FMPA’s 2016 Board of Directors Member Relations Survey.

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FMPA Provides Local Electric Utilities Competitive Power

Florida cities enjoy reliable, affordable power today thanks to FMPA’s All-Requirements Project, which began supplying wholesale power to several Florida cities 30 years ago.

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Students Shadow Parents to Explore Careers in Power Generation

Students explored careers in electric utilities today, as FMPA hosted Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day.

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Go Green and Save Green with Energy Conservation

FMPA works to make every day an earth day by providing clean, reliable power, and it helps electric customers conserve energy and save money by providing free, energy conservation videos.

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Power Costs Will Significantly Decrease in Coming Years

Wholesale electricity costs will decrease significantly for FMPA members in the next few years as debt is paid off on four of its power supply projects.

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FMPA Closes $424 Million Bond Transaction

FMPA has closed on the sale of $424 million in municipal bonds for its All-Requirements Project to refinance existing project debt.

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Credit Rating Upgrade Awarded to FMPA Power Project

A credit rating upgrade was awarded to a Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) electricity supply project and the high credit ratings for three other FMPA projects were affirmed.

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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT

Despite claims to the contrary, FMPA has provided All-Requirements Project withdrawal information—also referred to as an exit cost calculation—to any member city that has requested it, including the city of Vero Beach.

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FMPA Bond Refinancing Saves $63.7 Million

FMPA moved quickly to take advantage of a favorable interest rate market selling $424 million in municipal bonds yesterday to refinance existing debt for its All-Requirements Project.

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FMPA Receives A+ Credit Rating from Fitch

Fitch Ratings last Friday assigned an A+ credit rating to the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) All-Requirements Project with a stable rating outlook.

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Moody’s Affirms Credit Rating for FMPA

Moody’s Investor Services on Feb. 10 affirmed the A2 credit rating of FMPA’s All-Requirements Project with a stable rating outlook.

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FMPA Completes Work on Audit Recommendations

FMPA today provided the Florida Auditor General with FMPA’s final report explaining how it addressed all 15 of the Auditor General’s recommendations.

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Fort Pierce Power Plant Among Nation’s Cleanest

Treasure Coast Energy Center was ranked as one of the cleanest plants of its kind in the nation, according to a recently-published study based on Environmental Protection Agency data.

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Utility Brightens Holidays for Children in Need

Holiday wishes will come true this year for 60 children of the Children’s Home Society of Florida, thanks to thoughtful employees who have come together to help the community.

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FMPA CEO Guarriello Announces Retirement

Nicholas P. Guarriello announced that he will retire in 2016 as General Manager and CEO of FMPA after seven years leading the Orlando-based wholesale power supplier.

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FMPA Website Recognized with National Award

FMPA’s website received the Excellence in Public Power Communications award from the American Public Power Association at the association’s Customer Connections Conference in Austin, Texas.

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Utility Supports Central Florida’s Largest Community Volunteer Event

FMPA employees volunteered at Help Now of Osceola on Sept. 25 as part of the Heart of Florida United Way’s Day of Caring, Central Florida’s largest community-wide volunteer event.

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Agency Completes Work on 10 Out of 15 Audit Recommendations

FMPA provided to the Florida Auditor General a voluntary 180-day update on FMPA’s progress toward addressing the Auditor General’s 15 operational audit findings.

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FMPA Named a Top Company for Working Families

FMPA was named by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top 100 Companies for Working Families in Central Florida.

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Electric Reliability, Efficiency Enhanced Throughout the Fla. Keys

Electric customers throughout the Florida Keys will enjoy enhanced electric reliability, higher energy efficiency and lower costs thanks to the completion of a multi-year electrical improvement project.

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Florida Cities Save Money Thanks to Utility Rate Settlement

Municipal electric utilities in 24 Florida cities will save money thanks to a settlement negotiated by FMPA.

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Florida Munis Unite Resources for Low Power Costs

Florida’s municipal electric utilities are combining their resources—both human and machine—to achieve the lowest possible power costs, reports FMPA’s fiscal 2014 Annual Report.

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The Future of Public Power is Here (in the Office)

Students explored careers in public power, as FMPA hosted Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day.

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FMPA Responds to Auditor General’s Final Audit Report

The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) addressed findings and recommendations included in the Florida Auditor General’s final operational audit report.

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