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Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans
Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term utility plans aimed at bolstering the electric system to better withstand hurricanes. Justices unanimously upheld decisions... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


Media Relations Manager - OUC
Media Relations Manager - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Media Relations Manager to join the Marketing & New Products 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 experienced,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/14/2024


OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments
OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently awarded Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) the prestigious “Building Strong Communities” award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enrich the quality of life in Ocala. Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA
Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA

At its annual Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Daytona Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today awarded 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were created to recognize Florida’s... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism
Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism

Tonight, Jacksonville City Council honored retired JEA lineman J.D. Thompson for his heroic lifesaving act on July 17, 1967. As a 26-year-old lineworker, Thompson risked his own life to save the life of his friend and co-worker Randall Champion. The moment was captured on film in a Pulitzer-Prize... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B
Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida’s costs of restoring power after three hurricanes this year could total about $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, with the utility planning to seek state approval to recoup money from customers. The... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2024


Senior CIP Analyst, NERC - OUC
Senior CIP Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior CIP Analyst – NERC to join the Legislative, Reg & Compliance division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are seeking a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Senior Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC
Senior Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst - NERC to join the Legislative, Reg & Compliance 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... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Environmental Compliance Specialist II - OUC
Environmental Compliance Specialist II - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Environmental Compliance Specialist II to join the Legislative, Regulatory & Compliance division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Engineering Manager, Water Production - OUC
Engineering Manager, Water Production - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking an Engineering Manager - Water Production to join the Electric and 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 a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams
Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams

Lakeland Electric is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, for the development of a 74.8 MW solar facility. This significant step forward in increasing the diversity of energy generation was achieved with a favorable vote by the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2024


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for November is Permacast Walls. Since 2006, Permacast Walls has manufactured ballistic-resistant walls, crash-resistant walls, noise walls, and blast-resistant walls for industrial, commercial, public works, and critical infrastructure projects... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/1/2024