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FPL Seeks OK on Solar Projects
FPL Seeks OK on Solar Projects

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light on Wednesday filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission that seeks a go-ahead for 12 new solar-energy facilities. The projects were contemplated in a 2021 settlement that set base electric... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2024


FPL Rates Go Back to Supreme Court
FPL Rates Go Back to Supreme Court

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A battle about a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light has gone back to the state Supreme Court. Lawyers for a coalition of groups this week filed a notice that is an initial step in... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2024


Fuel Costs Give Utility Customers Break
Fuel Costs Give Utility Customers Break

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Tuesday approved a plan that will trim Florida Power & Light customers’ monthly bills because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. said they will... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2024


KUA Launches New Home EV Charger Program
KUA Launches New Home EV Charger Program

As electric vehicle ownership continues to increase nationwide, KUA is excited to introduce its electric vehicle charging program, allowing residential customers the ability to conveniently charge their vehicles at home. The KUA home EV charger is a 7.68kW/240 volt charger and depending on the EV... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2024


Substation Electrician – Keys Energy Services
Substation Electrician – Keys Energy Services

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: $44.38/hr. - $49.71/hr. For more... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/1/2024


Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Electrical Engineer - Keys Energy Services
Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Electrical Engineer - Keys Energy Services

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Executive Department: Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Electrical Engineer Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $131,081/annually -... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/1/2024


Utility Plant Operator I - Beaches Energy
Utility Plant Operator I - Beaches Energy

JOB SUMMARY This position performs intermediate skilled and technical work in the operation of municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment plants and related facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Utility Plant Superintendent or... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/1/2024


Staff Engineer (Electrical) - JEA
Staff Engineer (Electrical) - JEA

Individual continues to acquire knowledge and skills in a specific functional area by performing engineering assignments using standard analysis, procedures and techniques. Responsibilities may include performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/1/2024


Assistant Director Public Works - City of Lake Worth Beach
Assistant Director Public Works - City of Lake Worth Beach

The City of Lake Worth invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Public Works. This is a Non-Bargaining EXEMPT position. Based on a 40-hour work week with an annual salary range of $99,995-$124,993. This position will work at Public Works building located at... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/1/2024


Finance Director - City of New Smyrna Beach
Finance Director - City of New Smyrna Beach

JOB SUMMARY Under the administrative direction of the City Manager the Finance Director provides highly responsible professional leadership for the Finance Department in Accounting, Payroll, Budget, Compliance, Grants and Purchasing. Administers the central accounting system of all public funds... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/1/2024


Regulators OK $5M FPL Settlement
Regulators OK $5M FPL Settlement

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Tuesday approved a settlement that will lead to Florida Power & Light providing a $5 million credit to customers in a case involving what are known as “replacement” power costs because of outages... Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2024


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

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $25.50 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted03/25/2024