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Florida Public Power Organizations Recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
Florida Public Power Organizations Recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to show gratitude to the people who risk their lives daily to ensure reliable delivery of electricity throughout the Sunshine State. During... Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2025


Senior Engineer Transmission Planning - OUC
Senior Engineer Transmission Planning - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Engineer Transmission Planning to join the Trans,Substation & Sys Protect 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 posted08/25/2025


Energy Portfolio Analyst - OUC
Energy Portfolio Analyst - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Energy Portfolio Analyst 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 a strategic,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/25/2025


FMEA Welcomes August's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes August's New Associate Members

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. Current Edge SolutionsCurrent Edge Solutions, LLC is a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/22/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2025
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for July 2025

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for July 2025 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $34.05 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted08/22/2025


Public Counsel Vows to Fight FPL Deal
Public Counsel Vows to Fight FPL Deal

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday, saying it would increase FPL’s revenues by an... Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


FPL, Groups Propose Rate Deal
FPL, Groups Propose Rate Deal

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light and numerous groups and businesses have hammered out a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates over the next four years — but not by as much as the utility originally... Continue Reading

Date posted08/20/2025


Substation Electrician - KEYS
Substation Electrician - KEYS

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Transmission & Distribution Department: Substation Electrician Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $46.38/hour - $51.94/hour. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/18/2025


System Operations Manager - New Smyrna Beach Utilities
System Operations Manager - New Smyrna Beach Utilities

DESCRIPTION The Manager of System Operations reports to the Electric Operations Director and provides leadership to establish the strategic direction of the System Operations Division including staffing and budget strategies and operational standards, policies, and procedures, and identifies... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/18/2025


Second Class Lineman - City of Bushnell
Second Class Lineman - City of Bushnell

The City of Bushnell is currently taking applications for a full-time Second Class Lineman position. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma. Successful completion of an Apprentice program and two years of progressive experience. Valid Class A Drivers... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/14/2025


FPUA Utility Advisory Committee to Host Youth Career Event Sept. 3
FPUA Utility Advisory Committee to Host Youth Career Event Sept. 3

Connecting Fort Pierce Youth to Local Career Opportunities in the Utility Industry The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) is inviting local students and young adults to “Power Up Your Future” at the 2025 Youth Career Event on Wednesday, September... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2025


FPL Rate Case Put on Hold
FPL Rate Case Put on Hold

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Monday paused a closely watched case about increasing Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates after the utility and numerous parties announced Friday they had reached a “settlement in... Continue Reading

Date posted08/11/2025