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City of Wauchula Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community

Posted on: November 5, 2021 - 8:00am
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Wauchula, Fla. – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized City of Wauchula with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in their communities, beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable and clean energy.

FMEA recognized public power utilities for leading programs such as improving the environment, providing community education, collecting charitable donations, focusing on crime prevention, and setting up lights for playgrounds, ball fields and holiday displays. FMEA also presented awards to utilities for installing charging stations for phones and electric vehicles, participating in community celebrations and hosting blood drives and career fairs and more.

“The people of public power utilities are eager to contribute more to their communities than just doing their job to keep the lights on and power flowing,” FMEA Executive Director Amy Zubaly said. “These hardworking men and women are dedicated to making the communities they serve — the communities they live in — a better place for everyone. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for all you do to invest back into your communities to make them stronger.”

City of Wauchula was announced as an award recipient on November 3 at the FMEA Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. City of Wauchula joins 21 other Florida public power communities in receiving this award.

Florida’s 33 public power utilities, combined, are the third largest electric provider in the state, serving 14 percent of Florida’s customers. Florida’s public power utilities serve more than 3 million customers and are a statewide employment leader with more than 5,400 employees.

Here in Wauchula, the City of Wauchula serves nearly 3,000 customers and employs many area residents. For 99 years, City of Wauchula has made it possible for residents of Wauchula to own and control its energy future while receiving affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible power.