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STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Exec. Director, Regarding Mutual Aid for Hurricane Francine Update
STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Exec. Director, Regarding Mutual Aid for Hurricane Francine Update

“The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has assembled public power crews from across the state to aid with power restoration efforts following impacts from Hurricane Francine, which is anticipated to make landfall later today. Nearly 80 public power personnel from seven Florida... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted09/11/2024


Manager of Key Accounts - OUC
Manager of Key Accounts - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Manager of Key Accounts to join the Customer Experience & Sales division. At OUC, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. We are looking for visionary leaders who recognize the value of... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted09/11/2024


Florida Utility Crews Aid Louisiana
Florida Utility Crews Aid Louisiana

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Dozens of crew members from Florida municipal utilities went to Louisiana to help restore power after Hurricane Francine, which made landfall Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, according to the Florida Municipal Electric... Continue Reading

Date posted09/11/2024


STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director, Regarding Mutual Aid for Hurricane Francine
STATEMENT BY: Amy Zubaly, FMEA Executive Director, Regarding Mutual Aid for Hurricane Francine

“Florida public power electric utilities are proud to answer the call to provide mutual aid to neighboring public power communities in times of need, especially when facing the impending arrival of storms such as Hurricane Francine. Crews from the City of Tallahassee Electric Utility and... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted09/10/2024


Power Plant Journeyman Operator - GRU
Power Plant Journeyman Operator - GRU

Job Details: This is journey level work operating fossil-fired electric generating station equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its technical skills and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted09/6/2024


State Looks at More Nuclear Power
State Looks at More Nuclear Power

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. It would take years, possibly decades. But Florida is looking at the possibility of adding nuclear power. After state lawmakers this year required a study on the feasibility of expanding the use of nuclear energy, Florida Public... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


Supreme Court Sets FPL Rate Arguments
Supreme Court Sets FPL Rate Arguments

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Supreme Court will hear arguments Oct. 8 in a long-running fight about a 2021 settlement that increased Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates. The court on Thursday issued an order scheduling a hearing in... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


OUC Opens High-Speed EV Charging Hub at Orange County Convention Center
OUC Opens High-Speed EV Charging Hub at Orange County Convention Center

Site will serve electric vehicle drivers in busy tourist corridor EV drivers in Orlando’s busy tourist corridor have a new option for high-speed charging to keep them on the move. The OUC Recharge Hub at the Orange County Convention Center, located near the center’s North Complex at... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


La Rosa, 2 Others Eyed for PSC Seat
La Rosa, 2 Others Eyed for PSC Seat

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Public Service Commission Chairman Mike La Rosa’s bid for reappointment to the utility-regulatory commission took a step forward Wednesday, as he was one of three finalists whose names were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2024


Regulators Weigh Tampa Electric Rates
Regulators Weigh Tampa Electric Rates

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida regulators Monday dug into a proposal that would lead to Tampa Electric Co. raising base electric rates, with representatives of consumers and businesses arguing the proposal should be scaled back. Tampa Electric is... Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Lineman - OEU
Lineman - OEU

Description This is a highly skilled, labor intense and hazardous position that requires individual to work outdoors and perform electrical work relating to overhead and underground electrical facilities in a variety of voltages from 110 to 230,000 volts. This position normally reports directly... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted08/23/2024


Duke Rate Settlement Approved
Duke Rate Settlement Approved

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With support from representatives of consumers and businesses, the state Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a settlement that will increase Duke Energy Florida’s base electric rates and help lead to building... Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2024