Awards acknowledge their contributions to the electric utility industry and their communities Orlando, Fla. – Two Florida public power leaders and one Florida public power utility were recognized with national awards for their contributions and service to their communities and customers.

The third facility of the Florida Municipal Solar Project will support 12 Florida cities with nearly 75 MWac ORLANDO, Fla., January 7, 2025 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in conjunction with participating Florida municipal electric utilities and Origis Energy, announced the completion of Rice Creek Solar Energy Center, which is supplying nearly 75 MWac […]

Awards recognize the joint action agency’s annual report and social media campaign ORLANDO, Fla., October 30, 2024 – Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) won two awards at the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards, a national competition sponsored by the American Public Power Association (APPA).

The Orlando Sentinel named FMPA as a Top Workplace in Central Florida for 2024.

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.

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.

Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected two officers yesterday to lead the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s Policy Makers Liaisons Committee.

Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2024-2025.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Award recognizes social media campaign highlighting efforts to provide affordable power

Cybersecurity Summit to Help Participants Understand the Threat Landscape and Resources

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

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

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

Utility recognized for employee engagement and company culture

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

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.

Committee fosters communication between power agency and public officials

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.