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DeSantis Signs Reedy Creek Revamp
DeSantis Signs Reedy Creek Revamp

About a year after the Walt Disney Co. angered him by opposing a controversial education law, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that shifts control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Disney to the governor’s office. The bill (HB 9B), which passed during a special... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2023


OUC Names New Chief Operating Officer
OUC Names New Chief Operating Officer

Attila Miszti will help OUC fulfill vision of being a solutions provider, partner of choiceAfter conducting a national search, OUC – The Reliable One has named Attila Miszti as the new chief operating officer. He joined OUC in January. A former executive with the Sacramento Municipal... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/23/2023


Electric Systems Engineer - Protection & Control – JEA
Electric Systems Engineer - Protection & Control – JEA

POSITION SUMMARY: Applies broad knowledge of principles in a specific area. Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, able to function on multi-discipline teams. Capable of... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted02/20/2023


Electrical Engineer - City of Alachua
Electrical Engineer - City of Alachua

GENERAL PURPOSE This position is independent professional and technical engineering work in the area of public utilities requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor. To view complete... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted02/20/2023


KUA Seeks Board Member Applications
KUA Seeks Board Member Applications

Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in appointment to the utility’s board of directors. Members of the Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board of Directors are non-paid officials who serve as policymakers for the utility. This is a five-year term beginning October... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/17/2023


Supervisor of Mechanic/Operations - KUA
Supervisor of Mechanic/Operations - KUA

General Definition of WorkAssigns, directs, performs and records all responsible, skilled work in the mechanical maintenance of the power generating and auxiliary equipment as directed by the Operations /Maintenance Supervisor. Supervise all Mechanical Maintenance personnel. Supervise... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted02/15/2023


DeSantis Gets Reedy Creek Control
DeSantis Gets Reedy Creek Control

Florida lawmakers Friday gave final approval to changes that would shift control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from the Walt Disney Co. to Gov. Ron DeSantis. With Republican senators saying the changes wouldn’t affect the operations of Disney’s theme parks, the Senate voted... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/10/2023


Justices Question Approval of FPL Rates
Justices Question Approval of FPL Rates

State Supreme Court justices Wednesday questioned whether regulators adequately justified the approval of a settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light. The Supreme Court heard arguments in two challenges to the Florida Public Service Commission’s approval... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/8/2023


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 background in Alternative/Renewable... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted02/7/2023


Board Attorney - Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Board Attorney - Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The General Counsel is hired by and reports directly to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) Board. The General Counsel is the chief legal officer and attorney responsible for leading all legal affairs to the FPUA Board, Director of Utilities, system directors and staff in support of... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted02/6/2023


Supreme Court to Weigh FPL Rates
Supreme Court to Weigh FPL Rates

More than a year after customers started seeing higher bills, the state Supreme Court next week will hear arguments in challenges to a settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light. The Florida Public Service Commission in late 2021 approved the settlement, which... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/3/2023


Total Bills Will Lower Even With Proposed Base Rate Increase
Total Bills Will Lower Even With Proposed Base Rate Increase

Fuel Charge Decrease and Base Rate Increase ProposedToday, Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal for a series of base rate increases and a fuel charge decrease to the City of Lakeland Utility Committee.Customers’ bills are made up of several charges: base rate, environmental... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/3/2023