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Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA
Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA

At its annual Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Daytona Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today awarded 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were created to recognize Florida’s... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism
Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism

Tonight, Jacksonville City Council honored retired JEA lineman J.D. Thompson for his heroic lifesaving act on July 17, 1967. As a 26-year-old lineworker, Thompson risked his own life to save the life of his friend and co-worker Randall Champion. The moment was captured on film in a Pulitzer-Prize... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B
Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida’s costs of restoring power after three hurricanes this year could total about $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, with the utility planning to seek state approval to recoup money from customers. The... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2024


Senior CIP Analyst, NERC - OUC
Senior CIP Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior CIP Analyst – NERC to join the Legislative, Reg & Compliance division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are seeking a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Senior Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC
Senior Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst - NERC to join the Legislative, Reg & Compliance 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 posted11/7/2024


Environmental Compliance Specialist II - OUC
Environmental Compliance Specialist II - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Environmental Compliance Specialist II to join the Legislative, Regulatory & Compliance division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Engineering Manager, Water Production - OUC
Engineering Manager, Water Production - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking an Engineering Manager - Water Production 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 posted11/7/2024


Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams
Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams

Lakeland Electric is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, for the development of a 74.8 MW solar facility. This significant step forward in increasing the diversity of energy generation was achieved with a favorable vote by the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2024


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for November is Permacast Walls. Since 2006, Permacast Walls has manufactured ballistic-resistant walls, crash-resistant walls, noise walls, and blast-resistant walls for industrial, commercial, public works, and critical infrastructure projects... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/1/2024


Journeyman Lineman - Homestead Public Services
Journeyman Lineman - Homestead Public Services

General Function: Skilled technical work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power, and lighting systems. A Journeyman Lineman works with overhead and/or underground electrical systems; work activities include such duties as the installation of wires and parts, connecting... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/31/2024


Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration
Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration

The City of Ocala’s Light Up Ocala celebration will return for its 40th year on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme, “Home for the Holidays,” captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season in the heart of historic downtown Ocala. The lighting ceremony... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


FPL Seeks Approval to Collect Storm Costs
FPL Seeks Approval to Collect Storm Costs

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024