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Manager of Water Production Engineering - OUC
Manager of Water Production Engineering - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Manager of Water Production Engineering 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 posted06/13/2024


Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized with National Awards
Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized with National Awards

National awards recognize service to industry and contributions to their communities. Continue Reading

Date posted06/11/2024


KUA Welcomes New Board Member
KUA Welcomes New Board Member

The Kissimmee City Commission on Tuesday appointed Melissa Thacker to a five-year term on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. Thacker is a Sr. Project Manager at Balfour Beatty US, and has lived in Kissimmee for the past 30 years. Thacker graduated from University of Florida with... Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2024


Electric Utility Engineer I/II/III -- City of Tallahassee
Electric Utility Engineer I/II/III -- City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – Electric & Gas Utility has an immediate engineering opening within its Electric System Integrated Planning office. Applications are being sought for engineering candidates at any level, with a preference for a candidate with a background in... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/5/2024


Public Utilities Now Have Better Protections Against Threats
Public Utilities Now Have Better Protections Against Threats

Critical infrastructure consists of the assets, systems and networks that provide services and functions that we rely on every day. Over the past two decades, as technology advanced and the world became more interconnected, the threats to our critical infrastructure – whether accomplished by... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted06/2/2024


OUC Proposing to Modernize Pricing Structures to Empower Customer Choice to Save Money
OUC Proposing to Modernize Pricing Structures to Empower Customer Choice to Save Money

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) announces a multi-year plan to modernize its electric service pricing structures and share costs more equitably. OUC proposes to empower electric customers to better manage their energy use and save money. A Public Workshop will be held... Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2024


Jody L. Brooks Returns to JEA as Chief Administrative Officer
Jody L. Brooks Returns to JEA as Chief Administrative Officer

JEA has hired Jody L. Brooks as chief administrative officer to lead oversight of the utility’s critical infrastructure protection and compliance, audit services, corporate records retention and other areas. Brooks also will work with Jacksonville’s Office of General Counsel to oversee... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2024


Tax ‘Holiday’ Teed Up for Storm Season
Tax ‘Holiday’ Teed Up for Storm Season

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday” on storm-related items a little more than a... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2024


State to Repeal Renewable Energy Goals
State to Repeal Renewable Energy Goals

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals. The goals, put in place in 2022, have called for utilities to gradually increase the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2024


Court Sides with FPL in Irma Outage Fight
Court Sides with FPL in Irma Outage Fight

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Citing a law passed last year, an appeals court Wednesday backed Florida Power & Light’s arguments that the state Public Service Commission has authority to determine whether the utility met obligations to help prevent... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2024


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for April 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $23.69 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted05/21/2024


Utilities Grapple with Unpredictable Storms
Utilities Grapple with Unpredictable Storms

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive. Leaders of utility companies and associations representing... Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2024