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JEA Senior Day to Offer Bill Assistance, Summer Energy Savings Tips
JEA Senior Day to Offer Bill Assistance, Summer Energy Savings Tips

JEA invites senior customers to attend Senior Day at JEA on Wednesday, May 13, at JEA Headquarters, where they can learn about ways to conserve energy and water during summer months. Customers also can connect with local agencies and community resources, including the Northeast Florida Community... Continue Reading

Date posted05/12/2026


Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law to Protect Floridians from Subsidizing Data Centers
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law to Protect Floridians from Subsidizing Data Centers

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 484, which protects ratepayers, the environment, and local communities from harm caused by hyperscale data centers.“Today in Lakeland, I signed legislation to protect our citizens and communities from hyperscale data centers. These are much-needed... Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2026


Finalists Named for KUA Board, 2026
Finalists Named for KUA Board, 2026

The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors interviewed seven applicants on Wednesday to fill an upcoming vacancy on the five-member volunteer utility board. The new board member will replace outgoing Chairman Manuel Ortega, who has served on the board since 2015. The KUA board... Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2026


Lakeland Electric to Decrease Fuel Charge Effective June 1, 2026
Lakeland Electric to Decrease Fuel Charge Effective June 1, 2026

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to decrease the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective June 1, 2026. The adjustment lowers the fuel charge by $5.00, from $62.00 to $57.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), delivering on a commitment made in February to raise fuel charge... Continue Reading

Date posted05/4/2026


It's Time: City Helps Community Get Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season
It's Time: City Helps Community Get Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season

PREP Workshops Coming Soon With the 2026 hurricane season imminent, June 1 to November 30, the City of Tallahassee is preparing now to weather possible storms and urging residents to do the same. Personal preparedness can enhance safety and ease the recovery process. To guide residents through... Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Utility Lines Construction Services
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, May: Utility Lines Construction Services

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for May is Utility Lines Construction Services. Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) delivers electric and gas utility construction and maintenance services for municipalities, investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, large industrial manufacturers,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted05/1/2026


Utility Program & Efficiency Specialist - City of Jacksonville Beach
Utility Program & Efficiency Specialist - City of Jacksonville Beach

CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision, and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/30/2026


Grant Administrator - OUC
Grant Administrator - 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 Grant Administrator to join the Financial & Support Services division. We are looking for a highly analytical and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/29/2026


City Manager Reese Goad Announces Retirement Date, Service to Tallahassee Spans 26 Years
City Manager Reese Goad Announces Retirement Date, Service to Tallahassee Spans 26 Years

Today, City Manager Reese Goad announced his resignation after more than 31 years of public service, including a 26-year tenure with the City of Tallahassee. Goad joined the City of Tallahassee in 2000 and worked in a variety of roles prior to stepping in as City Manager in 2017. “It has... Continue Reading

Date posted04/28/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: April 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: April 2026

Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. CargillCargill’s suite of transformer dielectric fluids... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/27/2026


Senior Combined Cycle Power Generation Engineer - OUC
Senior Combined Cycle Power Generation Engineer - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One is presently seeking a Senior Combined Cycle Power Generation Engineer to join the Engineering & Operations team. We are looking for a technically strong, results-driven professional to provide engineering and project management support for Power Plant Operations and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/24/2026


Manager, Power Plant Operations - OUC
Manager, Power Plant Operations - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Manager, Power Plant Operations 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 generations. We are looking for an... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/24/2026