M.E.U.

What is a Municipal Electric Utility?

A Municipal Electric Utility …
is an electric utility owned and operated by a city, county, or other local district, delivering electricity to local citizens and businesses. Governing decisions, including rates, are set by local city councils or utility boards. Municipal utilities are publicly accountable, with economic benefits returned to the local community.

Municipal electric utilities are also referred to as public power utilities.

FMPA's 30 municipal utilities provide low-cost, reliable power to 1.9 million Floridians. Nationwide, approximately 17% of all energy sales are served by public power. In Florida, municipal utilities serve 15% of the state's energy sales.

What Makes Municipal Utilities Special?

Public Spirit - Public power systems seek success not in increasing profit for stockholders but in providing low-cost reliable power to local citizens and businesses.

Local Control and Accountability - Locally elected governing boards and public meetings give citizens a democratic voice in decisions made by their hometown utility.

Community Partnership - Municipal utilities work hand-in-hand with other local institutions to craft innovative solutions to community needs.

Public Service - Public power systems support their communities by providing revenue for city operations and resources for community projects.

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