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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials ORLANDO, Fla., July 21, 2023 – 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.

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2023-2024 ORLANDO, Fla., July 19, 2023 – Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2023-2024.

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.

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.

Partnership enables utilities to maximize efforts in providing affordable, reliable and clean power ORLANDO, Fla., May 10, 2023 – 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.

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) won an Award of Merit in the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards, a national competition sponsored by the American Public Power Association. The winners were announced at the association’s annual Customer Connections Conference held this week in Minneapolis.

Utility companies are attractive targets for hackers and have a high exposure to cyberattacks. To help Florida’s municipal electric utilities understand the threat landscape and resources to prevent cyber incidents, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) are hosting the inaugural Florida Public Power Cybersecurity Summit tomorrow and Thursday […]

Cane Island Power Park received a Top Plant Award from POWER Magazine for its continued success in providing affordable, reliable and clean power. The power generating facility is one of five natural gas-fired power plants in the world to be recognized and the only one located in Florida.

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) was named by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in Central Florida for 2022. This is the third consecutive year the Agency has been honored with this award.

The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) won two Awards of Distinction at the 2022 Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards, an annual competition to recognize outstanding public relations programs in the state of Florida. An Award of Distinction is presented to entries that meet the standards of excellence set by a panel of judges.

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. The campaign will continue throughout the month of August highlighting linework as a fulfilling career that offers many benefits.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 15, 2022 – Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 13, 2022 – Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2022-2023.

“Drop us a Line” campaign encourages customers to send notes of thanks and appreciation Tallahassee, Fla. –  The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today 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 […]

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2021 – Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2021-2022 ORLANDO, Fla., July 21, 2021 – Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2021-2022.

Project helps public power utilities reduce carbon emissions, provide affordable solar ORLANDO, Fla., June 23, 2021 – 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 […]

Awards acknowledge their contributions to the electric utility industry and public power Orlando, Fla., June 22, 2021 – Five Florida public power leaders received national awards from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for their commitment to the electric utility industry and their local communities.

Website shows near real-time solar generation and associated environmental benefits ORLANDO, Fla., April 22, 2021 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (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.

Award recognizes efforts of Florida’s public power utilities during coronavirus pandemic ORLANDO, Fla., April 14, 2021 – The Florida Municipal Power Agency (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.

Social media campaign shows how Florida cities provide low-cost, reliable, clean power ORLANDO, Fla., April 7, 2021 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today 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 […]

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

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials ORLANDO, Fla., Oct.

Demonstration project tests new technology to avoid power outages for customers ORLANDO, Fla., Oct.

ORLANDO, Fla., August 28, 2020 – The Florida Municipal Power Agency (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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Public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2020-2021 ORLANDO, Fla., July 29, 2020 – Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2020-2021.

Six Florida cities receiving clean energy from the first two of five solar farms ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2020 – Two Central Florida solar farms that are part of one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation are now operational.

Casto’s experience to help continue providing affordable, reliable power for customers ORLANDO, Fla., June 17, 2020 – The Florida Municipal Power Pool (FMPP) has named Aaron P.

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.

Wholesale power provider ready to supply reliable electricity if storm impacts the state ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2020 – The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) is prepared to provide safe, reliable power to customers if a hurricane impacts the state this storm season.

About $60 Million in Savings for 3.5 Million Floridians Over Next Several Months ORLANDO, Fla.

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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 9, 2020 – 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.

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. “We are doing the right thing, lowering our power costs where we can,” said Jacob Williams, General Manager and CEO of the Florida Municipal Power Agency.

COVID-19 has had significant impacts on all of us. People are working from home, and children are learning alongside their parents as they work.

Florida municipal utilities remain committed to delivering reliable power to customers Florida Municipal Power Agency (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 […]

Social-media campaign shows how Florida cities provide low-cost, reliable, clean power ORLANDO, Fla., March 4, 2020 – 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.

Solar energy to start powering 12 Florida cities in mid-2020 ORLANDO, Fla., March 2, 2020 – 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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