For the ninth consecutive year, OUC The Reliable One has been honored with the "Building Strong Communities" award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). This recognition highlights OUC's commitment to investing in projects and programs that deliver affordable and reliable energy and significantly enhance the quality of life within Central Florida.

OUC was recognized recognition for extensive community engagement programs, which include initiatives focused on energy and water conservation, volunteerism, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization, and educational programs for middle, high school and post-high school students, among other outreach efforts.

The award was announced on November 12 at FMEA's Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show in Daytona Beach. OUC joins 19 other community-owned Florida public power communities in receiving this award.

OUC has received the "Building Strong Communities" award every year since its inception in 2015.

Florida's 33 public power utilities, combined, are the third largest electric provider in the state, serving 14% of Florida's customers. Florida's public power utilities serve more than 3 million Floridians and are a statewide employment leader with more than 5,700 employees.

About OUC The Reliable One
For more than 100 years, OUC The Reliable One has provided exceptional value to its customers and community through the delivery of sustainable and reliable services and solutions. The utility provides electric, water, chilled water, lighting and solar services to more than 400,000 accounts in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties. As OUC prepares for the next century, it remains committed to a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while supporting the Central Florida community with conservation, sustainability and energy efficiency resources. Visit www.ouc.com to learn more.