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What an unforgettable night at the 17th Annual Applaud the Arts Surreal Ball! MCA awarded $60,000 in grants to 11 incredible organizations, all while honoring 3 outstanding individuals who are making a lasting impact in our community. A big thank you to everyone who supports and champions the arts! #ApplaudTheArts #MCAGrants #EmpoweringCreativity #CommunityImpact
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The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently awarded Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) the prestigious “Building Strong Communities” award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enrich the quality of life in Ocala. Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, OEU has committed to initiatives that benefit the community at large, demonstrating the value of public power. This award highlights public power utilities that go above and beyond by implementing programs and projects focused on community education, environmental improvement, crime prevention, charitable efforts, and other initiatives that strengthen local communities. “Florida’s public power utilities not only serve their communities but also foster a strong sense of community connection,” said Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director. “From hosting family movie nights in the park to organizing holiday events and supporting local food drives, utilities like OEU and their dedicated employees are committed to making their communities the best they can be. We are proud to honor OEU for its exemplary contributions.” The announcement was made on Nov. 12 at the FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Daytona Beach, where OEU joined 19 other community-owned utilities in receiving this award. Ocala Electric Utility serves over 56,000 customers, and has been a community pillar for 126 years, providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible power. With 119 employees, OEU supports a customer base that values local ownership and control over its energy future. Florida’s 33 public power utilities together make up the third-largest electric provider in the state, supplying energy to over 3 million Floridians and employing more than 5,700 people.
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A big thank you to His Compassion Food Bank for their generous donation of 8 pallets of water to our crews! Your support helps keep our team hydrated and energized as they work hard to serve our community. We truly appreciate this act of kindness and community spirit! #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #Gratitude
Vegetation Management
Trees growing near power lines are one of the primary causes of momentary and sustained power outages. To ensure that we are providing safe and reliable service to our customers, Ocala Electric Utility implements a comprehensive vegetation management program pruning and removing hazardous trees around approximately 200 miles of lines each year.
Ocala Electric Utility tree crews and contractors are line clearance certified, and trained to use pruning techniques approved by the National Arbor day foundation and ANSI A300 to maintain a safe clearance zone between the trees and the power lines, while ensuring the health of the trees.
If you are currently without power or see a tree causing sparking or hazardous conditions call Ocala Electric Utility immediately at 352-351-6666 or in an emergency 911.
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Ocala Electric Utility tree crews and contractors are line clearance certified, and trained to use pruning techniques approved by the National Arbor day foundation and ANSI A300 to maintain a safe clearance zone between the trees and the power lines, while ensuring the health of the trees.
If you are currently without power or see a tree causing sparking or hazardous conditions call Ocala Electric Utility immediately at 352-351-6666 or in an emergency 911.