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Keys Employees Unite To Combat Food Insecurity In The Lower Keys
Keys Employees Unite To Combat Food Insecurity In The Lower Keys

Keys Energy Services (KEYS) employees wrapped up three Days of Giving this week with the Star of the Sea (SOS) Foundation’s Food Pantry on Stock Island. They assisted with stocking shelves, helping customers select food items, and distributing meals through the Summer Food Service Program.... Continue Reading

Date posted06/11/2026


OUC Customers Enjoy the Most Reliable Power in Florida
OUC Customers Enjoy the Most Reliable Power in Florida

In back-to-back years OUC outperformed all major Florida utilities in outage duration and restoration speed For the second consecutive year, OUC–The Reliable One delivered the highest electric reliability in the state, according to reports published this spring based on 2025 data submitted... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2026


U.S. Department of Energy Directive for Curtis H. Stanton Unit 1
U.S. Department of Energy Directive for Curtis H. Stanton Unit 1

On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-26, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). The order directs OUC to ensure that Unit 1 at the Stanton Energy Center (Stanton) in Orlando, Florida... Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2026


JEA Conducts 3-Day Hurricane Preparedness Exercise to Strengthen Storm Readiness
JEA Conducts 3-Day Hurricane Preparedness Exercise to Strengthen Storm Readiness

JEA Incident Management leaders and employees participated in a comprehensive three-day Hurricane Preparedness exercise from June 2-4 in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division. JEA has held the training exercise annually since 2011 to strengthen its readiness... Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2026


JEA Customers to See Lower Fuel Costs in June
JEA Customers to See Lower Fuel Costs in June

Starting in June, JEA customers will see a lower fuel charge on their monthly electric bill. The monthly fuel rate will decrease by $14.74 per 1,000 kilowatt hours from its 2026 peak of $59.68 in March. JEA fuel rates increased after the severe cold snap in early February, when near-record peak... Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2026


Leesburg Electric Implements QR Code for Power Outage Map
Leesburg Electric Implements QR Code for Power Outage Map

Just in time for hurricane season Leesburg Electric has created an Outage Map QR code to provide a quick and easy way to track outages in the utility service area. A QR code is a square image that can be scanned with a phone, usually by just pointing the camera at it. Scanning the new QR code will... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/3/2026


Customer Service Representative I or II - KUA
Customer Service Representative I or II - KUA

General Definition of Work Customer Service Representative I Performs responsible duties related to customer service requests and the preparation and/or maintenance of related records for the utility. Duties generally fall within the areas of customer service, billing, and/or collections. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/2/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, June: Team Fishel
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, June: Team Fishel

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for June is Team Fishel. Since 1936, Team Fishel has proudly served the electric power, low voltage technology, natural gas, and telecommunications industries. With offices in 13 states and 2,600+ highly skilled teammates, they work closely every day... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/1/2026


Apprentice Water Technician - OUC
Apprentice Water Technician - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is seeking an Apprentice Water Technician to join the Electric & Water Distribution 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 an entry level... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/1/2026


Senior Business Support Specialist (Billing Quality Assurance) - OUC
Senior Business Support Specialist (Billing Quality Assurance) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Business Support Specialist (Billing Quality Assurance) to join the Customer Experience & Sales 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 posted06/1/2026


Florida Legislation Protects Utility Workers
Florida Legislation Protects Utility Workers

Florida has strengthened protections for Keys Energy Services (KEYS) crews by enforcing strict assault and roadside safety laws. Together, these laws ensure workers maintaining our critical infrastructure are protected from both physical harm and traffic hazards. The Utility Worker Protection Act... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2026


JEA Prepared for 2026 Hurricane Season, Urges Customers to Get Ready
JEA Prepared for 2026 Hurricane Season, Urges Customers to Get Ready

With Hurricane Season approaching on June 1, JEA encourages its customers to prepare now and know the utility is ready to respond to serve the community during severe weather. “We may have had a quieter storm season last year, but our teams remained actively preparing year-round for severe... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2026