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FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for January 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for January 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for January 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $36.82 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted02/19/2026


Senior IT Project Manager – CIS Billing / Meter-to-Cash (Oracle Utilities) - OUC
Senior IT Project Manager – CIS Billing / Meter-to-Cash (Oracle Utilities) - OUC

OUC – The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior IT Project Manager – CIS Billing / Meter-to-Cash (Oracle Utilities) to join the Technology division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/13/2026


Programmer Analyst (Enterprise Integration & Content Services) - OUC
Programmer Analyst (Enterprise Integration & Content Services) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Programmer Analyst (Enterprise Integration & Content Services) to join the Technology division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/13/2026


Technical Trainer – Water - OUC
Technical Trainer – Water - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Technical Trainer (Water) to join our technical training department. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a knowledgeable,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/13/2026


Senior IT Quality Engineer - OUC
Senior IT Quality Engineer - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior IT Quality Engineer to join the Technology division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a senior, software-focused Quality... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/13/2026


Senior Energy Portfolio Analyst (Unit Commitment and Energy Trading) - OUC
Senior Energy Portfolio Analyst (Unit Commitment and Energy Trading) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Energy Portfolio Analyst (Unit Commitment and Energy Trading) to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/13/2026


FMEA Launches New Florida Public Power Podcast
FMEA Launches New Florida Public Power Podcast

Welcome to the Florida Public Powercast, a new podcast from the Florida Municipal Electric Association designed to spotlight the people, policies, and partnerships powering Florida’s public power communities. In our inaugural episode, we kick things off by sitting down with FMEA’s... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/12/2026


Lineman Specialist - City of Homestead
Lineman Specialist - City of Homestead

General Function:Skilled technical work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power, and lighting systems. A Line Specialist works with overhead and/or underground electrical systems; work activities include such duties as the installation of wires and parts, connecting... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/11/2026


Troubleman - City of Homestead
Troubleman - City of Homestead

General Function:Skilled technical work involved in the repair and replacement of power and lighting and signal systems. A Troubleman is responsible for locating the source of electric power line disturbances or failures, and replaces or repairs defective equipment and accessories. An employee... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/11/2026


I&E (Instrument & Electrical) Technician - KEYS
I&E (Instrument & Electrical) Technician - KEYS

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Generation Department: - I&E (Instrument & Electrical) Technician Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $46.38/hour - $51.94/hour KEYS is an... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/11/2026


Data Center Power, Water Usage Discussed
Data Center Power, Water Usage Discussed

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Legislation seeking to create a regulatory framework that would address key issues such as electricity and water use from massive data centers continues to move in the Florida Senate, while the House has yet to take similar... Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2026


Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer - KUA
Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer - KUA

General Definition of Work Engineer I This is entry-level professional work providing engineering support in one of the following assigned areas of responsibility: Distribution Engineering, Power Delivery, Power Supply, System Planning, or Dispatch & Compliance. The incumbent will... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/3/2026