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KUA Earns High Scores for Customer Satisfaction in 2024
KUA Earns High Scores for Customer Satisfaction in 2024

Responding promptly to customer concerns, maintaining high system reliability, and having knowledgeable and courteous employees helped Kissimmee Utility Authority to continue earning high marks for overall customer satisfaction in 2024, according to the results of a third-party survey released by... Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2024


Two JEA Leaders Promoted to New Roles
Two JEA Leaders Promoted to New Roles

JEA has promoted two executives to newly created roles to help advance the utility’s goals and objectives, and to further ensure strategic alignment across the organization. Kurt Wilson, formerly vice president of government and community relations, takes on the role of chief of staff. In... Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2024


Sr. Conservation Specialist - Commercial Building Energy Auditor -- OUC
Sr. Conservation Specialist - Commercial Building Energy Auditor -- OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking a Sr Conservation Specialist to join the Customer Experience & Sales division. We are looking for a seasoned building... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/8/2024


Senior Systems Administrator- CC&B - OUC
Senior Systems Administrator- CC&B - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator- CC&B to join the Technology division. We are looking for an experienced and technical... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/8/2024


Lower Gas Costs Trim Duke, TECO Bills
Lower Gas Costs Trim Duke, TECO Bills

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Tuesday approved plans that will save money for customers of Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. starting in June. The plans, approved without discussion by the state Public Service Commission, will... Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2024


OUC Receives Two Golden Brick Awards from Downtown Orlando Partnership
OUC Receives Two Golden Brick Awards from Downtown Orlando Partnership

Utility recognized for projects that foster innovation and excellence OUC – The Reliable One received the Sustainability and Resiliency Award and the Award of Excellence in Downtown Orlando Partnership’s 2024 Golden Brick Awards, which recognize people, projects and initiatives that... Continue Reading

Date posted05/3/2024


Duke, TECO Bill Reductions Backed
Duke, TECO Bill Reductions Backed

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Customers of Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. should see monthly bills trimmed in June because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, state Public Service Commission staff members have recommended. Duke and Tampa... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2024


Purchasing Agent - New Smyrna Beach Utilities
Purchasing Agent - New Smyrna Beach Utilities

Description This is a professional position that performs administrative and paraprofessional work in the sourcing and procurement of a variety of goods and services, maintenance, repair, operating supplies, equipment, and professional services for the New Smyrna Beach Utilities. This position... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/26/2024


Purchasing Manager - City of Leesburg
Purchasing Manager - City of Leesburg

Nature of WorkThe purpose of the class is to manage City purchasing and warehousing activities. The class is responsible for staff supervision, policy and procedures, purchasing, warehousing, evaluation, and reports. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines;... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/26/2024


Safety Manager - OUC
Safety Manager - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking a Manager, Safety to join the Employee Experience division. At OUC, we make safety our priority, demonstrating we care by... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/25/2024


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2024
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for March 2024

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for March 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.94 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted04/24/2024


Electric System Operator - City of Tallahassee
Electric System Operator - City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – Electric & Gas Utility has an operations opening within its Electric System Operations division. Applications are being sought for System Operator candidates at any level, with a preference for candidates with background in Bulk Electric System operations or... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/22/2024