FMPA News Releases

Cane Island Construction Project Honored for Excellence

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:01:03 +0100

Award recognizes excellence in safety, health and environmental performance ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 31, 2010 â The construction team of a natural gas-fueled power plant at the Cane Island Power Park in Osceola County, Fla., was honored today with a company-wide award for excellence in safety, health and environmental performance. Zachry Industrial Incorporated ...

FMPA Chosen as City of Quincyâs New Power Supplier

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:09:07 +0100

Proposal offers lowest cost to cityâs customers, optimizes FMPA power resources ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 5, 2010 â The City Commission of Quincy, Fla., voted July 27 to select Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) as the cityâs new full-requirements wholesale electric provider. The city chose FMPAâs bid to provide a market-based, full-requirements sale of approximately 23 megawatts for a five-year term scheduled to begin January 2011. FMPAâs proposal was selected because it provided the l ...

Richards Re-Elected Executive Committee Chairman

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 23, 2010 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) re-elected Thomas W. Richards, P.E., Director of Electric & Gas Systems for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, as FMPAâs Executive Committee Chairman for 2010-2011 during FMPAâs annual meeting held today in Naples, Fla. This is Richardsâ third term as Executive Committee Chairman. Richards previously served as Chairman of FMPAâs All-Require ...

FMPA Re-Elects Ruano as Board Chairman, 2010-2011 Officers Elected

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 23, 2010 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) re-elected Vince R. Ruano, City Manager of Bushnell, as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2010-2011 at FMPAâs annual meeting held today in Naples, Fla. This is Ruanoâs second consecutive term as Chairman of FMPAâs Board of Directors. Ruano has served as a member of FMPAâs Board of Directors since 1985. Previously, he served five years as F ...

Generating Unit Honors Gemskie

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 23, 2010 âFlorida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) today paid tribute to former KUA board member Nancy Gemskie by naming the fourth generating unit at the Cane Island Power Park in her honor. After 10 years of service, Gemskie resigned from the KUA utility board July 14 to run for a seat on the Osceola County School Board. Her decade of service has been highlighted by notable contributions to KUA, FMPA, the Florida Municipal Electric Asso ...

FMPA Leaders Praise the Power of People at Annual Meeting

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Annual address highlights people, calling them FMPAâs most valuable power resource ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2010 â Florida Municipal Power Agencyâs (FMPA) greatest achievements in 2010 were made possible when the Agencyâs member cities and their local elected officials worked together to leverage the power of joint action, said FMPA General Manager and CEO Nicholas ...

FMPA to Speak at Fort Meade City Commission Workshop

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:41:08 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., March 29, 2010 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) representatives will speak at a workshop of the Fort Meade City Commission on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The workshop will be held at the City Park Mobile Home activity center in Fort Meade, Fla. It is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and all members of the public are invited to attend. # # # Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) is a wholesale power company owned by 30 municipal electric utilities. FMPA provides econ ...

Solar Demonstration Project Dedicated in Key West

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:28:59 +0100

Solar project supports renewable generation development, educates people about energy and the environment ORLANDO, Fla., March 29, 2010 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), Keys Energy Services and NOAAâs Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary dedicated a new solar demonstration project at a ceremony last Friday in Key West.The 26 kilowatt (AC) solar photovoltaic system was installed at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in December 2009. The solar system is jointly owned by FM ...

FMPA's Green Initiative Celebrates Two Years

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:38:58 +0100

Agency demonstrates commitment to efficient power, energy conservation and greener work environment. ORLANDO, Fla., March 17, 2010 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) celebrates today the second anniversary of the Agencyâs green initiative âGreener Communities. Greener World.â Two years ago today, FMPA announced a strategic initiative to renew and reinvigorate the Agencyâs commitment to finding solutions for environmental challenges. Since that time, FMPA has made pro ...

FMPA Members Celebrate 32 Years Together

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:32:16 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2010 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) celebrates today the 32nd anniversary of the Agencyâs formation. More than three decades ago, Floridaâs municipal electric utilities had a vision of working together to coordinate the wholesale electricity needs of cities in order to create economies of scale in power generation and diversify power resources. Today, 30 community-owned electric utilities have built FMPA, an organization that fulfills that vision. ...

FMPA Releases Electricity Conservation Videos for Customers

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:34:19 +0100

Save energy and money right away with simple how-to demonstrations ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 29, 2010 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) released a series of 15 brief educational videos today to show residential customers how to conserve electricity and save money on their utility bills. The short videos provide quick tips and how-to demonstrations on 15 energy efficiency topics, including: Buying a new air conditioning unit Reading an electric meter Using ceiling fans efficiently ...

Brightening the Holidays for Central Florida Children

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

FMPA employees donate gifts to grant holiday wishes ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 23, 2009 â Employees of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) delivered toys, clothes and shoes last Thursday to grant the holiday wishes of 75 children from the Childrenâs Home Society of Florida. During FMPAâs 11th Annual Holiday Gift Drive, its 73 full-time employees exceeded their goal of sponsoring at least one child per staff member. âWhile we enjoy the holidays with our own families, we also remem ...

Solar Demonstration Project Planned in Key West

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:35:47 +0100

Solar project to support renewable generation development and educate people about energy and the environment ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 21, 2009 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) has formed a partnership with Keys Energy Services and NOAAâs Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to construct a solar demonstration project in Key West. The 27 kilowatt (AC) solar photovoltaic system will be located at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West and is scheduled to begin operating ...

Brightening the Holidays for the Hungry

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Central Florida Community Breadbasket receives $3,000 donation from FMPA, KUA and Zachry ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2009 â Three organizations partnering to build a power plant in Osceola County donated $3,000 to a local food bank to brighten the holidays for the hungry. The donation will support Central Florida Community Breadbasketâs mission of assisting more than 1,200 needy families per day in Osceola, Orange and Polk counties. âThe Community Breadbasket is a perfect example of neighbo ...

Annual Report Honored as One of Nationâs Best

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:24:44 +0100

Annual financial report received the top award in a national annual report contest conducted by the American Public Power Association.

New Web Site Launched, Features Enhanced Content and Functionality

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The new FMPA.com site features enhanced content and functionality, as well as continues to feature FMPA's latest news, financial reports, information about FMPA and meeting notices.

Richards Re-Elected Executive Committee Chairman

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:41:17 +0100

Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency re-elected Thomas W. Richards, P.E., Director of Electric & Gas Systems for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, as FMPAâs Executive Committee Chairman.

FMPA Board Chairman Elected, 2009-2010 Officers Elected

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:39:01 +0100

Vince R. Ruano, City Manager of Bushnell, was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2009-2010 at FMPAâs annual meeting held in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

General Counsel Receives National Public Power Award

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Frederick M. Bryant, general counsel and CLO of Florida Municipal Power Agency, received the American Public Power Associationâs James D. Donovan Individual Achievement Award.

Power Plant in Fort Pierce Celebrates One Year of Service

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Newest power plant celebrates its one-year anniversary of operation, exceeding performance expectations and providing to be a valuable asset.

Guarriello Named General Manager and CEO

Wed, 27 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Nicholas P. Guarriello was selected to become FMPAâs General Manager and CEO.

Careers Web site Launched

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Careers Web site launched to share Agency employment opportunities.

Strategic Plan Approved by FMPA Members

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Strategic plan defines the Agencyâs goals and strategies for the future.

FMPA Breaks Ground on Power Park Expansion

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off two-year, $479 million construction project.

FMPA Mourns the Loss of Robert C. Williams

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Long-time employee of the Agency dies Sunday after a long battle with cancer.

FMPA Members Celebrate 31 Years Together

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency celebrates the 31st anniversary of the Agencyâs formation.

Greener Communities, Greener World Web site Launched

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100

New Web site showcases the Agency's stategic initative to find solution's for today's environmental challenges.

Expansion of Cane Island Power Park Receives Final Regulatory Approval

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

State and local regulators affirm plant is a good choice for consumers and environment;Two-year construction project expected to benefit local and regional economies.

FMPA Brightens the Holidays for Central Florida Children

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Employees of the Florida Municipal Power Agency delivered four car-loads of gifts last week to grant the holiday wishes of 75 children from the Childrenâs Home Society of Florida.

Cane Island Unit 4 Partners to Present Donation to Local Food Bank

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Donation is part of projectâs ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor to the community.

Letter of Intent for 10 Megawatts of Solar Terminated

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

FMPA announced today the termination of a letter of intent with SunEdison for a 20-year power purchase agreement to provide 10 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity.

General Manager Speaks to Statewide Audience on the Future of Electric Utilities

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Guarriello speaks to crowd at Energy Connections Conference in Orlando, Fla.; Speech answers, âHow will electric utilities meet future demands for power in the U.S.?â

Sale of Stanton Project Bonds Completed, FMPA Prepares for All-Requirements Issue

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Two more milestones completed in the Agencyâs $1.3 billion debt restructuring plan.

FMPA Closes $584 Million Bond Transaction

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Transaction funds new power supply projects and refinances existing debt

Sale of All-Requirements Project Bonds Completed

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Transaction will increase percentage of fixed-rate debt and refund auction-rate securities

FMPA Dedicated a $273 Million Power Plant in Fort Pierce

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney delivered keynote address at dedication ceremony for a new, $273 million, natural gas-fueled electrical power plant in St. Lucie County, Fla., near the city of Fort Pierce.

Debt Restructuring Initiative Reaches Milestone

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Agency to finance $1.3 billion in debt, increase percentage of fixed-rate debt in portfolio.

FMPA to Dedicate $273 Million Power Plant in Fort Pierce

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney to deliver keynote address at dedication ceremony Thursday, Aug. 14 for a new, $273 million, natural gas-fueled electrical power plant in St. Lucie County, Fla., near the city of Fort Pierce.

Guarriello Named Interim General Manager

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency today named Nicholas Guarriello as Interim General Manager, replacing Roger A. Fontes when he retires Sept. 5.

CEO Announces Retirement

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Roger A. Fontes announced today that he will retire Sept. 5 as General Manager and CEO of the Florida Municipal Power Agency after seven years leading the Orlando-based wholesale power supplier.

Florida Public Service Commission Approves Cane Island Power Park Expansion

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Proposed natural gas-fueled generating unit needed to reliably meet customersâ electrical demand in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Letter of Intent Signed for 10 Megawatts of Solar

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Solar technology will serve FMPAâs commitment to finding environmentally friendly solutions.

All-Requirements Members Complete Long-Term Power Supply Plan

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Plan addresses ways to supply reliable, cost-effective electricity while increasing the use of renewable energy, increasing energy conversation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

FMPA Re-Elects Welsh as Chairman, Elects Officers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

James C. Welsh, P.E., President and General Manager of Kissimmee Utility Authority, was re-elected as Chairman for 2008-2009.

Richards Elected 2008-2009 Executive Committee Chairman

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Thomas W. Richards, P.E., Director of Electric & Gas Systems for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, was elected as FMPAâs Executive Committee Chairman for 2008-2009.

Starke Successfully Completes Distribution System Upgrade

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Conversion is expected to reduce costs and enhance service reliability.

FMPA General Manager and CEO Receives National Public Power Award

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Roger Fontes, general manager and CEO of Florida Municipal Power Agency, received the American Public Power Associationâs Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award.

Rising Fuel Costs Force FMPA to Raise Wholesale Energy Rates

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100

A significant increase in fuel costs forced the Florida Municipal Power Agency to raise its wholesale costs for electricity by approximately 7.5 percent.

Debt Restructuring Plan Announced

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Agency restructures debt portfolio to liquidate auction-rate securities, increase fixed-rate debt.

New Power Plant in Fort Pierce Begins Commercial Operation

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agencyâs newest power plant, located in St. Lucie County, Fla., began serving electric customers Saturday, marking a new era for FMPA.

FMPA Awarded Grant from American Public Power Association

Fri, 30 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency won a grant from the American Public Power Association to create a project planning manual for electrical generation projects.

FMPA Seeks Public Service Commission Approval of Cane Island Power Park Expansion

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100

FMPA files for a determination of need from the Florida Public Service Commission;Proposed generating unit is least-cost alternative to meet growing power needs.

Public Invited to Tour Cane Island Power Park

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Owners of the Cane Island Power Park invite members of the public to tour the facility on May 29, 2008, to see the existing power generating units and learn about the new unit proposed for the site.

Florida Cities Celebrate 22 Years ofPower Supply Independence

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Cities continue to meet growing power needs in environmentally-friendly manner.

FMPA Issues Statement to Investors about Auction Rate Securities

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Agency is moving quickly to restructure its debt portfolio and liquidate auction rate securities.

FMPA Launches Greener Communities, Greener World Initiative

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Agency emphasizes finding environmentally responsible solutions.

Power Plant Continues Testing Phase

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Short-term testing creates unusual steam.

Cane Island Power Park Owners Host Community Picnic and Informational Open House

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Neighbors invited to enjoy free lunch and learn more about the plantâs proposed expansion.

Floridaâs Public Power Communities Rally in Washington, D.C.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Representatives from Floridaâs municipal electric utilities were in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 25 through Feb. 27 to discuss energy and environmental issues with members of Congress.

Power Restored to More Than 45,000 Customers of FMPAâs All-Requirements Members

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Several utilities reported interruption of service this afternoon; all customers have been restored.

FMPA Members Celebrate 30 Years Together

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Thirty years ago, the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) held its first official meeting. At that time, there were no employees and no office, nothing but the idea that Floridaâs municipal electric utilities should work together to coordinate the wholesale electricity needs of cities in order to create economies of scale in power generation and related services.

Power Plant Begins Testing Phase

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Short-term testing creates unusual sound and steam.

Power Plant Prepares for Commercial Operation

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency successfully started for the first time the gas turbine of its newest power plant Sunday as the facility prepares to serve electric customers.

FMPA to Expand Cane Island Power Park with Natural Gas-Fueled Generator

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Clean-burning natural gas part of strategy to meet growing power needs.

FMPA Launches Exploration of Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generation

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Request for competitive proposals seeks a broad variety of potential projects.

Power Plant Construction on Schedule for Spring Completion

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency connected its newest power plant to the statewide transmission grid Saturday as the facility transitions from construction to testing in preparation for serving electric customers.

FMPA Re-Elects Welsh as Chairman, Elects Officers

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency re-elected James C. Welsh, P.E., President and General Manager of Kissimmee Utility Authority, as Chairman for 2007-2008 at FMPAâs annual meeting held in Palm Beach, Fla.

FMPA Elects 2007-2008 Executive Committee Officers

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency elected officers today at an organizational meeting of the newly reconstituted Executive Committee.

Florida Cities Work Together to Meet National Mandatory Reliability Standards

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Providing reliable, cost-effective power is a universal goal for the electric utility industry, and with new reliability requirements, Florida municipal electric utilities collaborated to fulfill the nation's first-ever mandatory standards.

FMPA Receives Competitive Proposals for Prepaid Natural Gas

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Florida Municipal Power Agency received eight competitive proposals in response to a request seeking suppliers for prepaid natural gas transactions.

FMPA Modernizes Its Governance, Provides Greater Autonomy for All-Requirements

Thu, 31 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency approved several changes to the Agencyâs governance structure last week to enhance the efficiency of the Agencyâs decision-making process.

Florida Cities Work Together to Promote Reliability, Meet PSC Request

Tue, 01 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Providing reliable, cost-effective power has always been the goal of the electric utility industry, and following a new request from the stateâs utility regulatory board, Florida municipal electric utilities submitted reports today documenting distribution reliability data.

Florida Cities Celebrate Power Supply Independence

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Twenty-one years ago, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) began serving the wholesale power needs of several Florida cities, enabling municipal utilities of all sizes to become ownersânot just customersâof a large, efficient statewide power system.

FMPA to Build New Electrical Power Plant

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency governing body has decided to proceed toward building a new natural gas-fueled electrical power plant to serve increasing demand for electricity in 15 Florida cities.

FMPA Treasury Manager Among Nationâs Best

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Janet Davis, treasury manager for Florida Municipal Power Agency, was named one of the nationâs top 300 professionals in treasury and finance by the Association of Financial Professionals.

New FMPA Services Helps Customers Save Electricity

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100

Several Florida cities have cost-effectively added energy conservation information to their Web sites by working together through the Florida Municipal Power Agency.

Construction Milestone Reached for New Power Plant Near Fort Pierce

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100

A 189-ton combustion turbine generator was successfully delivered Feb. 23 to the Treasure Coast Energy Center power plant site near Fort Pierce.

FMPA Awarded âMunicipal Risk Manager of the Yearâ by Risk Magazine

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100

The Florida Municipal Power Agency was named âMunicipal Risk Manager of the Yearâ in Risk magazineâs 2007 awards.

FMPA Uses Interest Rate Hedging to Secure Financing for Coal Power Plant

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:00:00 +0100

Savings could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 6, 2006 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and the 15 co-owners of the All-Requirements Project announced the launch of a program to hedge interest rates on $700 million to finance a proposed coal-fired power plant. âLocking in attractive interest rates now for future capital financing needs provides a significant value to FMPAâs All-Requirements owners,â said Roger Fontes, general manager and CEO. â ...

FMPA Dedicated $30 Million Power Plant in Key West

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 25, 2006 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) hosted a dedication ceremony Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, for a $30 million, high-efficiency electric generating unit in Key West, Fla., that serves municipal utility customers in the lower Keys and other Florida cities.FMPA completed construction in June on the 47 MW low sulfur oil-fired combustion turbine located at the Keys Energy Servicesâ (KEYS) Stock Island Generating Facility. The new power plant is owned by FMPA and ...

FMPA to Dedicate $30 Million Power Plant in Key West

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 20, 2006 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) will host a dedication ceremony Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, for a $30 million, high-efficiency electric generating unit in Key West, Fla., that serves municipal utility customers in the lower Keys and other Florida cities.FMPA completed construction in June on the 47 MW low sulfur oil-fired combustion turbine located at the Keys Energy Servicesâ (KEYS) Stock Island Generating Facility. The new power plant is owned by FMPA ...

FMPA Dedicates New Power Plant in September

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 24, 2006 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced plans to dedicate a new $30 million, high-efficiency power plant in Key West, Fla., that serves the electricity needs of the lower keys and other Florida cities.The dedication ceremony will take place on Sept. 22 at the Stock Island Generating Facility, which houses the 42 MW low sulfur oil-fired combustion turbine. The new power plant is owned by FMPA and operated by Keys Energy Services (KEYS), the municipal e ...

FMPA Breaks Ground on New Power Plant

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 8, 2006 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) will break ground Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 on the construction of a high-efficiency, natural gas-fired power plant in St. Lucie County, Fla., near the city of Fort Pierce.Construction of the $257.4 million project is expected to take two years, creating up to 300 construction jobs at the peak. Treasure Coast Energy Center Unit 1 is scheduled to begin operation in 2008, at which time it will employ 16 full-time operators.â ...

All-Requirements Members Complete Long-Term Power Supply Plan

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 20, 2006 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agencyâs All-Requirements Project approved a long-term plan to meet the wholesale power supply needs of their communities.This plan, known as the 2006 Integrated Resource Plan, is the end result of a year-long study. The study was assisted by detailed computer modeling to select the mix of power resources that can provide reliable electric power at the lowest cost over the long-term. Results included a schedule of recommen ...

Blountstown Becomes FMPA's 30th Member Utility

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 20, 2006 - The city of Blountstown, Fla., today became the 30th member of the Florida Municipal Power Agency.Blountstown is located in northwest Florida in Calhoun County. The city provides electric service to approximately 1,300 customers."We are very proud to become a member of FMPA," said Blountstown City Manager Jimmy Hand. "It will give added value to our customers being in unison with the other municipal utilities in Florida.""We are delighted to have Blountstown as a m ...

FMPA Elects New Chairman, 2006-2007 Officers and Executive Committee

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 20, 2006 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) elected officers, including a new chairman, at their annual meeting held in Naples, Fla.FMPAâs Chairman for 2006-2007 will be James C. Welsh, P.E., President and General Manager of Kissimmee Utility Authority. Previously, Welsh served four terms as Treasurer, and he has held various offices in the Agency for more than 20 years.âIâm honored by the opportunity to lead FMPA as we continue to serve the wholes ...

Taylor Energy Center Proves More Economical Than Power Purchase Alternatives

Fri, 19 May 2006 05:00:00 +0100

May 19, 2006 - Plans for the Taylor Energy Center will move forward since power purchase proposals considered as an alternative to the plant proved significantly more expensive.Mike Lawson, project manager for the Taylor Energy Center, said, "The objective of our project is to provide reliable and cost-effective electricity for consumers in an environmentally responsible way. The results of this market comparison show that our project is still the best option for meeting both the financial and e ...

Governor and Cabinet Approve FMPA's Power Plant for Construction

Tue, 16 May 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2006 - Florida Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet, sitting as the Power Plant Siting Board, unanimously approved Florida Municipal Power Agency's (FMPA) proposal to construct a natural gas-fired power plant in St. Lucie County, Fla., near the city of Fort Pierce."This power plant is essential to supply the electric needs of our customers, so we appreciate the Siting Board's approval and the approvals we received at the state and local levels," said FMPA General Mana ...

FMPA Creates Public Relations/Human Resources Division, Announces Other Changes

Fri, 05 May 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 5, 2006 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced several organizational changes to enhance the operational effectiveness of FMPAâs staff. The most significant change is the creation of a new division combining the Public Relations, Human Resources and Administrative Services functions.Mark McCain, formerly FMPAâs Public Relations/Public Affairs Manager, will oversee the new division as Assistant General Manager, Public Relations and Human Resources.The division ...

All-Requirements Project Members Celebrate 20 Years of Power Supply Independence

Mon, 01 May 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2006 â Twenty-years ago today, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) began serving the wholesale power needs of several Florida cities, enabling municipal utilities of all sizes to become ownersânot just customersâof a large, efficient statewide power system. Since beginning operation on May 1, 1986, this program, known as the All-Requirements Project, has given municipal electric utilities control over their wholesale power supply. This independence has also produce ...

Taylor Energy Center Receives Proposals for Power Alternatives

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100

March 20, 2006 â Taylor Energy Center received two proposals in response to a request for proposals seeking sources of electrical power as potential alternatives to building a coal power plant. Requesting alternative power supply options is a normal part of the process prescribed by Florida law to determine the most economical option for providing needed electricity to consumers.Both proposals were submitted by Southern Power Company, a subsidiary of the Southern Company. The first proposal is ...

Construction Milestone Reached for New Power Plant in Key West

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., March 9, 2006 âÂ A 133-metric ton combustion turbine generator, the largest component of a new high-efficiency power plant in Key West, Fla., was delivered and was successfully placed onto the plantâs foundation March 5.âThis delivery is a major milestone for this new power resource, which will provide reliable, efficient power to Key West and the Lower Keys, as well as FMPAâs other member communities,â said FMPA General Manager and CEO Roger Fontes.The combustion turbi ...

Fitch Rates FMPA All-Requirements 'A': Upgrades St. Lucie Project to 'A'

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100

New York, N.Y., March 7, 2006 - Fitch Ratings has assigned an underlying rating of 'A+' to FMPA's $452 million of All-Requirements Power Supply Project revenue bonds, series 2006 A, B and C. In addition, Fitch has affirmed the 'A+' ratings on the outstanding debt of the All-Requirements Project, Stanton, Stanton II and Tri-City project, and upgraded the rating on the outstanding debt of the St. Lucie Project to 'A' from 'A-'. The Rating Outlook on all the ratings is Stable. To learn more click ...

FMPA Awards Construction Contract for Power Plant Near Fort Pierce

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2006 âFlorida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) awarded a contract to The Industrial Company (TIC) and Utility Engineering for engineering, procurement and construction of a new natural gas power plant, called Treasure Coast Energy Center, near Fort Pierce, Fla.âI am confident that TIC and Utility Engineering are the right partners to help us successfully complete this important new power resource for Floridaâs Treasure Coast and the communities we serve throughout the ...

Taylor Energy Center Invites Public to Open House

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 05:00:00 +0100

Feb. 10, 2006 â Taylor Energy Center will host two community open houses in Taylor County to share information and receive feedback from the public about the power plant project.The open houses will take place on Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Steinhatchee Community Center, 1013 Riverside Dr. SE, and Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Perry Womanâs Club, 502 N. Jefferson St. The public is invited to attend either open house any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Since announcing plans to build a new power plant ...

Public Gas Partners Acquires Natural Gas Reserves

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100

Jan. 26, 2006 - Public Gas Partners, Inc. announced this week that it has completed a series of transactions to acquire a portfolio of natural gas reserves, with working interests in over 2,000 wells located in nine states. The Florida Municipal Power Agency is a founding member of Public Gas Partners. To learn more, click here for a news release by Public Gas Par ...

New Year Brings a New Name for Power Plant in Taylor County

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100

Jan. 3, 2006 - The power plant to be built in Taylor County, Fla., will begin the new year with a new name, the Taylor Energy Center."As we enter a new year and a new phase in our project, we believe this is a great time to affirm our commitment to Taylor County," said Project Manager Mike Lawson. "We are so honored by the warm welcome we've received and so proud to be a part of this community that we wanted our project's name to reflect that."The project's Web site and e-mail address have been ...

Four Florida Utilities Seek Competitive Power Supply Proposals

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100

Dec. 1, 2005 â To meet projected electricity needs in Florida after 2010, four community-owned electric utilities issued a request for proposals today seeking sources of electrical power as a potential alternative to building the North Florida Power Project, a proposed coal power plant.The utilities are soliciting power purchase proposals as a potential alternative to building a proposed coal project in Taylor County, Fla. Requesting proposals to purchase power, as an alternative to building a ...

FMPA Breaks Ground on Reliable, Efficient New Power Plant

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2005 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) broke ground Monday on the construction of its newest power resource, a modern, high-efficiency power plant in Key West, Fla.âTodayâs groundbreaking is an important milestone in FMPAâs plans to continue providing reliable, affordable power to our growing member communities,â said FMPA General Manager and CEO Roger Fontes.FMPA is a wholesale power agency owned by municipal electric utilities. FMPA supplies all the p ...

Arbitrators Resolve Contract Disagreement

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2005 â A panel of independent arbitrators has resolved a contract disagreement between the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and the city of Vero Beach regarding the amount of compensation FMPA pays the city for its power generation resources."We believe that the arbitrators' award will bring final closure to all outstanding issues raised by Vero Beach about its compensation under this contract," said FMPA General Manager and CEO Roger Fontes. âWe would like to th ...

Rising Fuel Costs Force FMPA to Raise Wholesale Energy Rates

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 30, 2005 â Sustained, record-high fuel prices have forced the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) to raise its wholesale energy rate effective Oct. 1.FMPA is a nonprofit organization that supplies the wholesale power needs of 15 municipal electric utilities in Florida. The cities are Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pierce, Green Cove Springs, Havana, Jacksonville Beach, Key West, Kissimmee, Lake Worth, Leesburg, Newberry, Ocala, Starke and Vero Beach. Owned by the ...

FMPA Copes with Hurricane Katrinaâs Impact, but Power Conservation is Encouraged

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 1, 2005 â Florida Municipal Power Agency continues to meet customersâ power needs, despite Hurricane Katrinaâs disruption of the production of natural gas, a common fuel for power plants, but power conservation continues to be strongly encouraged for all electric customers statewide. FMPA is a wholesale power company owned by municipal electric utilities in Florida. FMPA provides all the wholesale power needs of the cities of Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pier ...

FMPA Re-Elects Boudreaux as Chairman, Elects Officers and Executive Committee

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 28, 2005 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) elected Elie J. Boudreaux III, Director of Utilities of Fort Pierce, Fla., Utilities Authority, as Chairman for 2005-2006 at FMPAâs annual meeting held in Key Largo, Fla.This is Boudreauxâs third consecutive term as Chairman. Previously, Boudreaux served one year as Vice Chairman and three years as Treasurer. He has served on FMPAâs Board of Directors since 1994.Vince R. Ruano, City Manager of Bushnell, w ...

FMPA Natural Gas Power Plant Proposal Wins First Approval in Multi-Step Process

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2005 â The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously to approve Florida Municipal Power Agencyâs (FMPA) proposal to construct a natural gas-fired power plant in St. Lucie County, Fla., near the city of Fort Pierce. The Commissionâs Determination of Need for the proposed plant is the first step in a multi-step state and local approval process. âIn this decision, the Public Service Commission acknowledged that additional electric generation is nee ...

FMPA Partners with other Utilities to Build North Florida Power Project

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., June 2, 2005 â To meet projected needs for electricity in Florida after 2010, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) is working with other community-owned electric utilities to construct an 800 megawatt power plant in North Florida.In addition to FMPA, the utilities involved in the North Florida Power Project include JEA, a retail electricity supplier in Jacksonville, Fla., and parts of three adjacent counties, and Reedy Creek Improvement District, which serves parts of Orange an ...

FMPA Proposes Natural Gas Power Plant Near Fort Pierce

Fri, 06 May 2005 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 6, 2005 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) announced plans today to develop a natural gas power plant near Fort Pierce, Fla., by 2008 to serve the ever-increasing demand for electricity in the state.âAdditional electric generation is needed to supply the growing energy needs of Floridaâs Treasure Coast region and communities throughout Florida. Our investigations show that this proposed unit is the most cost-effective option for meeting that need in an environmental ...

FMPA Helps Create Partnership to Buy Natural Gas Reserves

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2004 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) signed an agreement yesterday with six other public gas and electric utilities in five different states to form a first-of-its-kind gas supply agency called Public Gas Partners, Inc.Public Gas Partners (PGP) was created to secure economical, long-term wholesale natural gas supplies for its seven member agencies to stabilize and reduce the cost of natural gas. The innovative partnership among governmental entities was motivate ...

Rising Fuel Costs Force FMPA to Raise Wholesale Energy Rates

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 1, 2004 â Persistently high natural gas prices, unusually high coal prices and disrupted deliveries of coal into Florida have forced the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) to raise its wholesale energy rate effective Nov. 1 for 15 Florida cities. FMPA is a nonprofit organization that supplies the wholesale power needs of 15 municipal electric utilities in Florida. The cities are Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pierce, Green Cove Springs, Havana, Jacksonville Beac ...

FMPA Issues Hurricane Restoration Fact Sheet

Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 18, 2004 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) released a hurricane restoration fact sheet today called Powerful Response. The two-page fact sheet documents the emergency response efforts of community-owned electric utilities following recent hurricanes. During August and September 2004, four major hurricanes devastated the state of Florida in a six-week period, and some of the areas hardest hit were areas served by municipal electric utilities. The fact sheet shows publ ...

FMPA Re-Elects Boudreaux as Chairman, Elects Officers and Executive Committee

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 29, 2004 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) elected Elie J. Boudreaux, Director of Utilities of Fort Pierce, Fla., Utilities Authority, as Chairman for 2004-2005 at FMPAâs annual meeting held in Amelia Island, Fla.This is Boudreauxâs second consecutive term as Chairman. Previously, Boudreaux served one year as Vice Chairman and three years as Treasurer. He has served on FMPAâs Board of Directors since 1994.Vince R. Ruano, City Manager of Bushnell, ...

FMPA Partners with ENERGY STAR

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 16, 2004 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) signed a partnership agreement with ENERGY STARÂ®, a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.âFMPA and its members recognize the importance of energy conservation in meeting our communitiesâ power needs, minimizing our customersâ power bills and conserving our natural resources,â said FMPAâs General Manager and CEO Roger Fontes. âPartn ...

FMPA Joins Regional Partnership to Acquire Natural Gas

Thu, 29 Apr 2004 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., April 29, 2004 â In an effort to reduce natural gas costs for its electric customers, Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) signed a letter of intent with public gas and electric utilities in several states to establish a new natural gas supply agency.FMPA is a founding member of Public Gas Partners, a nonprofit corporation that currently includes 11 public gas or public power agencies in seven states. The innovative partnership among governmental entities was motivated by incre ...

FERC Upholds FMPA on Comparability; FPL Ordered to Comply

Thu, 18 Dec 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 18, 2003 â Federal energy regulators issued a decision Dec. 16 that benefits customers of municipal electric utilities by ensuring that electric transmission facilities receive comparable rate treatment, a ruling that the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) has long championed on behalf of Floridaâs municipal electric utilities.In 1993, Florida Power and Light (FPL) requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a plan to overhaul its rates ...

St. Lucie Nuclear Plant License Renewed

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 3, 2003 - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued renewed operating licenses today for the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. The license renewals will add 20 years to the original license period for the two nuclear units at St. Lucie. FMPA has an 8.8% ownership interest in St. Lucie Unit 2, which is now licensed to operate until 2043. Roger Fontes, FMPA's General Manager and CEO, said, "The St. Lucie license extension is good news for FMPA, good news for municipal electric uti ...

State-of-the-Art Combined-Cycle Power Plant Begins Commercial Operation

Thu, 02 Oct 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2003 â A 630 MW (nominal) natural gas-fired power plant began commercial operation yesterday at the Stanton Energy Center southeast of Orlando. The state-of-the-art combined cycle unit, known as Stanton A, is a joint development of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) and Southern Company-Florida LLC. To learn more, click

Rising Fuel Prices Force FMPA to Raise Wholesale Energy Rates

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 1, 2003 â Sustained high natural gas prices forced the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) to raise its wholesale energy rate effective Oct. 1 for 15 Florida cities. FMPA is a nonprofit organization that supplies the wholesale power needs of 15 municipal electric utilities in Florida. The cities are Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pierce, Green Cove Springs, Havana, Jacksonville Beach, Key West, Kissimmee, Lake Worth, Leesburg, Newberry, Ocala, Starke and Vero Bea ...

Keys Energy Services Caps Health Insurance Costs with FMPA-Facilitated Program

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., August 28, 2003 â Keys Energy Services (KEYS) will cap health insurance costs this year by participating in a self-insurance program facilitated by the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA).The Utility Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to participate in the FMPA-facilitated program, the Florida Joint Action Health Initiative (FJAHI). Their decision will benefit KEYS by reducing health insurance costs while maintaining a flexible, customized benefits plan.By working together t ...

FMPA Elects New Chairman, 2003-2004 Officers and Executive Committee

Sun, 13 Jul 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 17, 2003 â Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) elected Elie J. Boudreaux, Director of Utilities of Fort Pierce, Fla., Utilities Authority, as Chairman for 2003-2004 at FMPAâs annual meeting held in Ft. Myers, Fla. Previously, Boudreaux served one year as Vice Chairman and three years as Treasurer. He has served on FMPAâs Board of Directors since 1994.Vince R. Ruano, City Manager of Bushnell, was elected as Vice Chairman. Ruano has served as an officer o ...

Fitch and Moodyâs Upgrade and Affirm FMPA Ratings, Assign A+/A1 to New Bonds

Thu, 15 May 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2003 â Fitch Ratings and Moodyâs Investors Service on May 13 upgraded and affirmed various credit ratings for Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) in preparation for $236 million in debt sales beginning next week.Fitch upgraded the Stanton, Tri-City and Stanton II projectsâ outstanding debt to underlying ratings of A+ from A. Moodyâs upgraded the projectsâ underlying ratings to A1 from A2. The revenue bonds for each of these projects are insured, which raises th ...

FMPA Launches Redesigned Web Site

Thu, 01 May 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2003 â Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) launched a redesigned Web site on May 1. The revised site incorporates new features and reflects a recent update of FMPAâs communication materials in connection with its 25th anniversary. The site address is www.fmpa.com.The focal point of the new site is a one-minute animated movie on the homepage that explains the community-power benefits of FM ...

FMPA Celebrates 25 Powerful Years

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2003 â Twenty-five years ago today, the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) held its first official meeting on Feb. 24, 1978. At that time, there was no Agency staff, no office, no power generation projects, no revenues and no assets, but the idea was for FMPA to coordinate the wholesale needs of its members in order to create economies of scale in power generation and related services.A quarter century later, FMPA has grown to supply more than 40 percent of its membe ...

FMPA Web Site Posts Public Meeting Notices

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 16, 2002 â The Florida Municipal Power Agency announced today that it will publish the Agencyâs public meeting notices on its Web site located at www.fmpa.com.The public can now access from the Internet copies of the official notices and agendas for all upcoming Agency meetings that are subject to Floridaâs Sunshine Law. Notices will continue to be publicly announced pursuant to the law, a ...

Mark Larson Named FMPA Director of Finance and CFO

Fri, 30 Aug 2002 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 30, 2002 - The Florida Municipal Power Agency announced today that Mark J. Larson has been named Director of Finance and CFO effective Sept. 25.Larson will join FMPA from Greenville (N.C.) Utilities Commission, where he has served as Director of Finance. At FMPA, Larson will report to Roger Fontes, General Manager and CEO. Until Larson relocates to the Orlando area, Janet Davis, FMPA's Financial Services Manager, will serve as Acting Director of Finance and CFO.In his new pos ...

FMPA Re-Elects Shaw as Chairman, Elects 2002-2003 Officers and Executive Committee

Mon, 05 Aug 2002 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 5, 2002 - Members of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) elected Dean G. Shaw, Director of Electric Utility of Ocala Electric Utility, as Chairman for 2002-2003, his 16th consecutive term. The FMPA Board of Directors re-elected Shaw Aug. 1 at its annual meeting held in Palm Beach, Fla.Elie J. Boudreaux, III, Director of Utilities of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, was elected Vice Chairman. Boudreaux served as Treasurer last year. Vince R. Ruano, City Manager of Bushne ...

FMPA Refinances Bonds for St. Lucie Project

Fri, 12 Jul 2002 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 12, 2002 - The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) successfully issued bonds July 12 for its St. Lucie Project to provide the project with current debt service savings and future financial flexibility.FMPA issued approximately $245 million of St. Lucie Project Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2002. The proceeds will refinance all of the project's existing fixed-rate debt with variable-rate bonds then, using staggered swaps of three to five years, two-thirds of the variable d ...

FMPA Refinances Bonds for Stanton and Stanton II Projects

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2002 - The Florida Municipal Power Agency successfully priced two bond issues April 16-18 for its Stanton and Stanton II projects to take advantage of historically low fixed interest rates while reducing the projects' exposure to possible future variable-rate debt fluxuations.FMPA issued $85 million of Stanton II Project Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2002. The proceeds will refund all of the project's variable-rate demand subordinated refunding bonds, Series 1997, and ...

Utility Lineworkers Showcase Skill and Safety at Statewide Event

Tue, 05 Mar 2002 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2002 - Electric utility lineworkers from more than a dozen public utilities took part March 2 in the Second Annual Florida Lineman's Competition where they competed for trophies and $3,000 in prizes donated by the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA).More than 100 lineworkers, comprising 29 teams, participated in the day-long competition at Orlando Utilities Commission's Camp Down in southwest Orlando. The event attracted more than 500 people and was organized by Florida ...

KUA, FMPA Dedicate Combined Cycle Power Plant

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14, 2001 - Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) and the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) hosted a dedication ceremony Dec. 14 for a third generating unit at Cane Island Power Park. The new $135.7 million generator is located on 1,027 acres in Intercession City, nine miles southwest of Kissimmee.The Joseph M. Tardugno Unit 3 is a 250-megawatt combined-cycle combustion turbine that joins Unit 1 (40 MW) and Unit 2 (120 MW) in establishing Cane Island as one of the most efficie ...

FMPA Board Approves Rate Decrease

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14, 2001 - The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) approved rate decreases Dec. 14 that will reduce the fuel portion of customer bills for electric customers in 13 Florida cities. The communities affected are Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pierce, Green Cove Springs, Havana, Jacksonville Beach, Key West, Leesburg, Newberry, Ocala, Starke and Vero Beach."After experiencing more than a year of dramatically increasing natural gas prices, we are pleased to see that fuel ...

FMPA Has No Exposure to Enron

Wed, 05 Dec 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., December 5, 2001 - The Florida Municipal Power Agency announced today that its electric operations are healthy and have no exposure to the serious difficulties being experienced by Enron Corp."FMPA has no net income exposure to Enron," said Mary Ann Davis, FMPA's director of finance and CFO. "FMPA's power marketing representatives discontinued doing business with Enron's marketing and trading operation in October 2001 when the company first started to disclose its problems." ...

Public Power Urges Congress to Fix the Grid, Both Physically and Institutionally

Wed, 10 Oct 2001 05:00:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 10, 2001 - Getting transmission "right" is the key to building an effective, competitive wholesale market, and expansion of the grid is critical to making the interstate transmission system more robust and efficient, FMPA General Manager and CEO Roger Fontes said today before a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality hearing on electricity transmission issues."It is widely recognized that our current transmission system is weak and highly constrain ...

Gov. Bush Approves New Power Plant to Serve Florida's Public Power Customers

Tue, 11 Sep 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 11, 2001 -Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida cabinet unanimously approved the construction and operation of a new state-of-the-art, high-efficiency power plant that will provide electricity to city-owned electric utilities in Florida.The new unit will be built at Orlando Utilities Commission's (OUC) Stanton Energy Center and is expected to begin commercial operation in fall 2003. The project is a joint development of OUC, Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), Florida Municipal Power ...

All Electric Transmission Lines Are Equal, But Some Transmission Lines Are More Equal Than Others

Thu, 30 Aug 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 30, 2001 -- Florida Municipal Power Agency filed legal actions today to press its case for equal treatment of its transmission line investments compared to that of dominate transmission owners like Florida Power & Light. Without regulatory or court relief, FMPA claims that efforts to restructure the nation's electric transmission system will not treat all of the nation's transmission facilities fairly."Our public power agency is caught between policy decisions that create a d ...

Moody's Upgrades Credit Ratings for FMPA

Wed, 25 Jul 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2001 - Moody's Investor Service upgraded credit ratings July 24 on revenue bonds for three Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) power supply projects.The underlying credit ratings were upgraded from A3 to A2 for FMPA's Stanton Project, Tri-City Project and Stanton II Project. The revenue bonds for each of the projects are insured, which raises the credit ratings to AAA. The rating action affects debt outstanding of $360.6 million.FMPA's Stanton and Tri-City projects are ...

Florida Utilities Seek to Overcharge Consumers by $250 Million

Thu, 28 Jun 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., June 28, 2001 -- In a filing with federal energy regulators, Florida Power & Light and Tampa Electric proposed a new pricing plan for electric transmission service. A critic of the plan said yesterday it is not in the best interests of consumers because it is estimated to cost electric customers $250 million more than they are paying now.Florida's investor-owned utilities are creating an independent organization to own and operate their high-voltage electric lines. The utilities p ...

FMPA Annual Report Featured in Communication Arts Magazine

Tue, 29 May 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., May 29, 2001 -- The Florida Municipal Power Agency's most recent annual report is featured in the May/June issue of a prestigious graphic design magazine called Communication Arts."This is quite an honor," said FMPA's Public Relations Manager, Mark McCain. "Communication Arts is a leading international magazine that showcases the best in creative design. For a graphic designer, it does not get any better than having your work in CA."FMPA's 2000 Annual Report was one of several pro ...

FMPA Launches Redesigned Web Site

Mon, 02 Apr 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2001 - The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) launched a redesigned Web site on April 2. The new site features major improvements in appearance and functionality. The site address is www.fmpa.com.FMPA hired an Atlanta-based marketing communications firm, Merge Inc., to provide creative strategy and graphic development for the new site. Programming of the site was accomplished by FMPA staff ...

FMPA Headquarters Wins Design Award

Wed, 28 Mar 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., March 28, 2001 - A group of Orlando architects recognized the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) headquarters as one of the best newly designed buildings in the city.FMPA's office building won an Award of Merit for design excellence at the 2001 Design Awards Gala on Saturday, March 3. The Orlando chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sponsored the awards, as it has biannually for 15 years, to recognize extraordinary buildings and the architects who created them. ...

FMPA Names Roger Fontes as General Manager and CEO

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31, 2001 â Roger Fontes from a joint action agency in California was selected Jan. 26, 2001, as the Florida Municipal Power Agencyâs (FMPA) new General Manager and CEO, to replace John C. âClaudeâ LâEngle, who has announced his retirement.Fontes comes to FMPA with 31 years of experience in the utility industry. For the past 20 years he has served the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA). Currently, he is assistant general manager responsible for legislative and r ...

Rising Fuel Prices Cause Wholesale Electric Rate Increase

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 05:00:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 30, 2001 â Faced with rising prices for oil and gas, the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) approved a rate increase Jan. 26 that will affect electric customers in 13 Florida cities. The cities are Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade, Fort Pierce, Green Cove Springs, Havana, Jacksonville Beach, Key West, Leesburg, Newberry, Ocala, Starke and Vero Beach.The price of natural gas has increased nearly 300 percent above where it was a year ago. In January 2000, FMPA paid approxim ...

FMPA News Releases

Cane Island Construction Project Honored for Excellence

FMPA Chosen as City of Quincyâs New Power Supplier

Richards Re-Elected Executive Committee Chairman

FMPA Re-Elects Ruano as Board Chairman, 2010-2011 Officers Elected

Generating Unit Honors Gemskie

FMPA Leaders Praise the Power of People at Annual Meeting

FMPA to Speak at Fort Meade City Commission Workshop

Solar Demonstration Project Dedicated in Key West

FMPA's Green Initiative Celebrates Two Years

FMPA Members Celebrate 32 Years Together

FMPA Releases Electricity Conservation Videos for Customers

Brightening the Holidays for Central Florida Children

Solar Demonstration Project Planned in Key West

Brightening the Holidays for the Hungry

Annual Report Honored as One of Nationâs Best

New Web Site Launched, Features Enhanced Content and Functionality

Richards Re-Elected Executive Committee Chairman

FMPA Board Chairman Elected, 2009-2010 Officers Elected

General Counsel Receives National Public Power Award

Power Plant in Fort Pierce Celebrates One Year of Service

Guarriello Named General Manager and CEO

Careers Web site Launched

Strategic Plan Approved by FMPA Members

FMPA Breaks Ground on Power Park Expansion

FMPA Mourns the Loss of Robert C. Williams

FMPA Members Celebrate 31 Years Together

Greener Communities, Greener World Web site Launched

Expansion of Cane Island Power Park Receives Final Regulatory Approval

FMPA Brightens the Holidays for Central Florida Children

Cane Island Unit 4 Partners to Present Donation to Local Food Bank

Letter of Intent for 10 Megawatts of Solar Terminated

General Manager Speaks to Statewide Audience on the Future of Electric Utilities

Sale of Stanton Project Bonds Completed, FMPA Prepares for All-Requirements Issue

FMPA Closes $584 Million Bond Transaction

Sale of All-Requirements Project Bonds Completed

FMPA Dedicated a $273 Million Power Plant in Fort Pierce

Debt Restructuring Initiative Reaches Milestone

FMPA to Dedicate $273 Million Power Plant in Fort Pierce

Guarriello Named Interim General Manager

CEO Announces Retirement

Florida Public Service Commission Approves Cane Island Power Park Expansion

Letter of Intent Signed for 10 Megawatts of Solar

All-Requirements Members Complete Long-Term Power Supply Plan

FMPA Re-Elects Welsh as Chairman, Elects Officers

Richards Elected 2008-2009 Executive Committee Chairman

Starke Successfully Completes Distribution System Upgrade

FMPA General Manager and CEO Receives National Public Power Award

Rising Fuel Costs Force FMPA to Raise Wholesale Energy Rates

Debt Restructuring Plan Announced

New Power Plant in Fort Pierce Begins Commercial Operation

FMPA Awarded Grant from American Public Power Association

FMPA Seeks Public Service Commission Approval of Cane Island Power Park Expansion

Public Invited to Tour Cane Island Power Park

Florida Cities Celebrate 22 Years ofPower Supply Independence

FMPA Issues Statement to Investors about Auction Rate Securities

FMPA Launches Greener Communities, Greener World Initiative

Power Plant Continues Testing Phase

Cane Island Power Park Owners Host Community Picnic and Informational Open House

Floridaâs Public Power Communities Rally in Washington, D.C.

Power Restored to More Than 45,000 Customers of FMPAâs All-Requirements Members

FMPA Members Celebrate 30 Years Together

Power Plant Begins Testing Phase

Power Plant Prepares for Commercial Operation

FMPA to Expand Cane Island Power Park with Natural Gas-Fueled Generator

FMPA Launches Exploration of Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generation

Power Plant Construction on Schedule for Spring Completion

FMPA Re-Elects Welsh as Chairman, Elects Officers

FMPA Elects 2007-2008 Executive Committee Officers

Florida Cities Work Together to Meet National Mandatory Reliability Standards

FMPA Receives Competitive Proposals for Prepaid Natural Gas

FMPA Modernizes Its Governance, Provides Greater Autonomy for All-Requirements

Florida Cities Work Together to Promote Reliability, Meet PSC Request

Florida Cities Celebrate Power Supply Independence

FMPA to Build New Electrical Power Plant

FMPA Treasury Manager Among Nationâs Best

New FMPA Services Helps Customers Save Electricity

Construction Milestone Reached for New Power Plant Near Fort Pierce

FMPA Awarded âMunicipal Risk Manager of the Yearâ by Risk Magazine

FMPA Uses Interest Rate Hedging to Secure Financing for Coal Power Plant

FMPA Chosen as City of Quincyâs New Power Supplier

Annual Report Honored as One of Nationâs Best

Floridaâs Public Power Communities Rally in Washington, D.C.

Power Restored to More Than 45,000 Customers of FMPAâs All-Requirements Members

FMPA Treasury Manager Among Nationâs Best

FMPA Awarded âMunicipal Risk Manager of the Yearâ by Risk Magazine

FMPA Copes with Hurricane Katrinaâs Impact, but Power Conservation is Encouraged

Fitch and Moodyâs Upgrade and Affirm FMPA Ratings, Assign A+/A1 to New Bonds