See the Best of Florida’s Public Power Industry in Tallahassee

See the Best of Florida's Public Power Industry in Tallahassee

Community Invited to Attend 2026 Florida Lineman Competition March 14

March 13, 2026

The best of the best of Florida's public power companies will showcase their skills in Tallahassee at the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) 2026 Florida Lineman Competition on March 14 at Apalachee Regional Park. Hosted by the City of Tallahassee, the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

The annual competition, celebrating its 25^th year, brings together electric utility lineworkers and apprentices from municipal utilities across the state to demonstrate technical skills, safety practices and teamwork through timed, real-world challenges. Events simulate on-the-job scenarios such as pole climbs, equipment repair and system troubleshooting, all performed under strict safety standards.

Since first participating 24 years ago, the City of Tallahassee has earned 59 overall trophies at the Florida Lineman Competition - the highest total of any participating utility. The achievement underscores Tallahassee's longstanding leadership in public power and its commitment to maintaining a highly skilled electric workforce. Get a peek at what is takes to compete and serve the community as a lineman at YouTube.com/CityofTLH.

Community members are encouraged to attend and cheer on the teams while gaining insight into the skill, training, and dedication required to safely and reliably maintain electric service. In addition to the competition events, food trucks and vendors will be on-site throughout the day.

As a municipal electric utility, the City of Tallahassee's electric system is community-owned. Hosting the statewide competition reflects the City's continued investment in workforce development and its role as a leader within Florida's public power network.

For additional event details, including schedule information, visit FLPublicPower.com.