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Williams Breaks Ground on 74.8 MW Solar Facility in Partnership with Lakeland Electric
Williams Breaks Ground on 74.8 MW Solar Facility in Partnership with Lakeland Electric

Williams joined with Lakeland Electric and City of Lakeland leaders to break ground on a new 74.8‑megawatt solar facility that will significantly expand renewable power capacity for the growing Lakeland region. Under a long-term agreement, Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, will design... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2026


Best in Florida Public Power Industry Headed to Tallahassee
Best in Florida Public Power Industry Headed to Tallahassee

Community Invited to Attend 2026 Florida Lineman Competition March 13-14 The best of the best of Florida’s public power companies will showcase their skills in Tallahassee at the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) 2026 Florida Lineman Competition on March 13-14 at Apalachee... Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2026


Landman González Nominated to OUC Board President, Two New Commissioners Confirmed to Board
Landman González Nominated to OUC Board President, Two New Commissioners Confirmed to Board

Linda Landman González has been elected as president of the Orlando Utilities Commission’s Board of Commissioner. Additionally, Phillip N. Brown and Bridget Williams, Ed.D., have been selected to serve on the board after confirmation by the City of Orlando. These updates, which were... Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2026


Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer - KUA
Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer - KUA

General Definition of Work Engineer I This is entry-level professional work providing engineering support in one of the following assigned areas of responsibility: Distribution Engineering, Power Delivery, Power Supply, System Planning, or Dispatch & Compliance. The incumbent will... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/3/2026


Electric System Shines Under Increased Demand - Tallahassee
Electric System Shines Under Increased Demand - Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee's Electric Utility continues to meet the demand for increased electric usage as customers stay safe and warm amid history-making freezing temperatures that brought snow flurries to parts of town over the weekend. Based on the forecast for sustained low temps over the last... Continue Reading

Date posted02/2/2026


Electric System Nears All-Time Record Peak Load - Tallahassee
Electric System Nears All-Time Record Peak Load - Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee's Electric Utility neared its all-time record peak load of 633 megawatts (MW) this morning, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m., hitting 617.46 MW. Today’s peak load is among the City’s top 5 peak loads of all time. Similarly to current conditions, the prior record peak load was... Continue Reading

Date posted02/1/2026


City Announces Customer Assistance Program Amid High Utility Usage
City Announces Customer Assistance Program Amid High Utility Usage

City Prepared to Meet Increased Utility Needs During Prolonged Cold Weather This January has been one of the coldest in decades in Tallahassee, with multiple rounds of freezing weather, including 10 nights where temperatures fell below 32°F in the area, according to the National Weather... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2026


KUA Encourages Wise Energy Use During Extreme Cold
KUA Encourages Wise Energy Use During Extreme Cold

Kissimmee Utility Authority encourages customers to prepare for an extended period of extremely cold temperatures impacting Osceola County through Monday and urges customers to use energy wisely during critical morning and evening peak hours. According to weather forecasts, overnight temperatures... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2026


Temperature to Plummet in Tallahassee
Temperature to Plummet in Tallahassee

Residents Encouraged to Stay Warm, Safe and Energy Wise Bundle up, Tallahassee! Already low temperatures are set to dip deeper into freezing in North Florida this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, “a powerful Arctic front is set to blast through our region starting... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2026


OUC Urges Central Florida Residents to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures
OUC Urges Central Florida Residents to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

Utility remains ready to respond while encouraging customers to conserve energy Cold weather is expected to continue across Central Florida, with freezing temperatures forecast to arrive this weekend. OUC – The Reliable One is prepared to respond to any service impacts and is encouraging... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2026


Wise Energy Use During Extreme Cold - Leesburg
Wise Energy Use During Extreme Cold - Leesburg

Conservation tips from Leesburg Utilities As Florida prepares for a blast of arctic air that will be impacting the Central Florida Region, Leesburg Utilities would like to provide customers with the following information. Weather forecasts predict that temperatures will be in the mid-low... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2026


Lakeland Electric Offers Tips for Unusually Cold Weather
Lakeland Electric Offers Tips for Unusually Cold Weather

While Florida is not accustomed to the extreme cold the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting for this weekend, our community is no stranger to preparing for severe weather events. With colder temperatures expected through early next week, Lakeland Electric is encouraging... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2026