Post-Eta Update
Florida Keys Electric Co-op’s power system held up well overnight as Eta impacted the Florida Keys. As of 9 a.m. this morning (Nov. 9), 6 outages are affecting 204 meters, primarily in the Upper Keys.
FKEC Will Continue Power Restoration Until Conditions No Longer Permit
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is prepared to address any power issues caused by Tropical Storm Eta. Crews will continue to restore power outages as usual until weather no longer permits safe working conditions.
FKEC Prepares for Tropical Storm Eta
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta and taking necessary action to prepare for probable tropical force winds on Sunday and Monday.
Power Goes Out
Before the power goes out, take these steps.
FEMA Project Public Notice
Final Public Notice: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and the Key West Utility Board’s transmission line repairs due to damages in Hurricane Irma (DR-4337-FL PW-06004 & PW-07508).
A System Upgrade Will Interrupt FKEC Office Phones Tonight
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is upgrading our phone system to better serve our members.
Free Energy-Saving Tree Giveaway
Reserve your free native tree while supplies last!
FKEC Conducts Transmission Maintenance via Helicopter
FKEC is currently using contracted helicopter crews to complete maintenance on transmission pole tops throughout our system — Marathon to Ocean Reef.
FKEC Prepares for Tropical Storm Laura
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Laura and taking necessary action to prepare for possible tropical force winds on Sunday and Monday.
FKEC Transmission Repairs To Be Done by Helicopter
Each year, FKEC conducts a helicopter inspection of our entire transmission system.
FKEC Closes Office Lobbies to the Public
Due to a spike in local cases of COVID-19, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative will close its office lobbies to the public until further notice effective Monday, July 20.
FKEC Notice to Residents in Plantation Key Colony
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative will be upgrading electric poles and conductors in Plantation Key Colony starting July 15, 2020.
Tree Trimming Will Require a Single Lane Closure in Tavernier
On May 26, Florida Keys Electric Co-op vegetation contractor Asplundh will be trimming vegetation around the transmission lines along US 1 in Tavernier.
FKEC Opens Lobbies to the Public; Please Only Visit if Necessary
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative reopened its Tavernier and Marathon office lobbies to the public on May 18.
FKEC To Conduct Helicopter-Based Inspection of Transmission Line
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative will conduct its annual helicopter inspections and maintenance along U.S. 1 starting the week of April 27, 2020.
Utility Scammers Target FKEC Members
Utility scammers are back at it, targeting Florida Keys Electric Cooperative members.
FKEC Will Return $2,500,000 to Active Members
Florida Keys Electric Co-op board has authorized the return of nearly $2,500,000 in capital credits to help active account holders during the financial impact of COVID-19.
FKEC Assisting Members With Bill Payments
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is aware the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may impact some of our members financially due to disruption of work, quarantine, or illness.
FKEC Adjusts Staffing To Limit Spread of COVID-19
Florida Keys Electric Co-op is working diligently to do their part to safeguard employees and members.
Closing Customer Service Offices
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative will be suspending in-person services at its Tavernier and Marathon customer service offices effective Monday, March 23, 2020.
Coronavirus: How FKEC Can Serve You Safely
Like the rest of the world, FKEC is closely monitoring the growing concern surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
FKEC Photo Contest: Calling All Photographers
Calling all photographers —hobbyist and professionals alike— FKEC’s Cover Photo Contest is back!
4 FKEC Directors Are Re-elected to Board
Incumbents Dr. James Boilini (District 1), Craig Belcher (District 2), Cale Smith (District 3), and Mike Puto (District 4) were recently re-elected to serve three-year terms on the Florida Keys Cooperative Board of Directors.