To reduce energy consumption and make critical repairs to homes in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside, a federal Department of Energy grant will allow 70+ homeowners to participate in the new Restore, Repair and Resilience Program. LIFT JAX, the Historic Eastside Community Development... Continue Reading
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward Bielarski, Craig Carter, Eric Lawson, David Haslam, and Robert “Chip” Skinner to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Edward BielarskiBielarski is the former General Manager of Gainesville Regional Utilities.... Continue Reading
JEA has finalized agreements for the development of three renewable energy solar facilities within its Jacksonville service territory, another step in the utility’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future. All together, the solar sites will have an available output of 200 megawatts... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Citing a need for a “large-scale system rebuild,” Florida Public Utilities Co. has asked regulators to approve a plan that would lead to upgrading the electric system at Sunland Center, a state facility for people with... Continue Reading
Savings will take effect July 1 as temperatures and energy usage rise OUC – The Reliable One’s customers soon will see an electric fuel rate decrease. Today, OUC’s Board of Commissioners approved a 5% reduction in customer electric bills that will take effect July... Continue Reading
"In response to the extreme storm system that has impacted Tallahassee causing widespread and extensive damage, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has called on its national mutual aid network to bring in more than 215 personnel from 20 utilities in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority crews deployed to Tallahassee this afternoon to assist with power restoration after severe storms Thursday night. The crews departed Kissimmee just after 1 p.m. As part of KUA’s mutual-aid agreement with utilities across the nation, the utility sent 12 linemen... Continue Reading
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
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
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida and two dozen other states Thursday filed a legal challenge to a new U.S. Environmental Protection rule aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants. The states filed a petition at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals... Continue Reading
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
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
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