At its annual Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show in Orlando this week, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards.
These awards were presented to Florida public power utilities for their efforts to provide their local communities with extra services and programs that go above and beyond what they normally supply.
Winners were selected for programs and projects that provide community education, collect charitable donations, improve the environment, focus on crime prevention and other special programs that strengthen the communities in which they serve, such as lighting ball fields, playgrounds and bus stops, taking part in festivals, parades and holiday celebrations, hosting blood drives, and recognizing veterans and members of the military.
“For the people who work for Florida’s public power utilities, it is more than just a job. It is a way for them to give back to their communities and an opportunity to strengthen the communities that they also live in,” said Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director. “Congratulations to each of the utilities honored today and many thanks to their employees who have made this recognition possible.”
This year’s “Building Strong Communities” award recipients include:
Beaches Energy Services
City of Blountstown
City of Bushnell
City of Chattahoochee
City of Leesburg
City of Mount Dora
City of Newberry
City of Tallahassee
City of Wauchula
City of Winter Park
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Homestead Public Services
JEA
Keys Energy Services
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Lakeland Electric
New Smyrna Beach Utilities
Ocala Electric Utility
Orlando Utilities Commission
Not-for-profit public power utilities offer many benefits to the communities and customers they serve because they are locally owned, locally controlled and locally operated.
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