Keys Energy Services (KEYS) employees marked the start of Public Power Week by volunteering at the Star of the Sea (SOS) Foundation’s Callahan Community Kitchen on United Street in Key West. As part of KEYS’ Days of Giving program, employees are assisting with meal prep for childcare... Continue Reading
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JEA is joining public power utilities across the country in celebrating Public Power Week (Oct. 4–10), highlighting the benefits of locally-owned utilities and the value JEA delivers to customers. “Public power means our customers and community are at the center of every decision we... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) rebate program returns to help customers save energy and money when purchasing qualifying energy-efficient products. The program consists of 14 rebates, including a $350 rebate for an electric vehicle (EV) charger, with an additional $50 rebate if the charger is Energy... Continue Reading
The JEA Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Jody L. Brooks as interim managing director and CEO as the board begins the process of selecting a successor to Vickie Cavey. Cavey retired from leading the utility after two years as CEO and more than 36 years of service to the organization.... Continue Reading
Temporary Detours Planned Beginning Sept. 25 The City of Tallahassee will begin construction on Phase 4 of its electric infrastructure enhancement project along Centerville Road on September 25. This work will further strengthen the system’s resilience against severe weather and improve... Continue Reading
STATEMENT BY:Allen Putnam, Utilities Director, Beaches Energy Services "Earning a Diamond-Medium designation through the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Cybersecurity Accelerator Program (CAP) is a significant accomplishment for the City and Beaches Energy Services. APPA... Continue Reading
In an organizational meeting during a regularly scheduled Utility Board meeting on Wednesday, September 9, the Board appointed Pat Labrada to serve as its Chair and Mona C. Clark to serve as Vice Chair. Labrada has served on the Board since 2020, and Clark has served on the Board since... Continue Reading
Decrease to Lakeland Electric’s Fuel Charge: October 1, 2026 The Lakeland City Commission voted today to decrease the fuel charge to 4.7¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Lakeland Electric customers, effective October 1, 2026. For a customer using 1,000 kWh per month the adjustment lowers... Continue Reading
JEA announced that Vickie Cavey has resigned as Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, effective September 25, 2026. JEA is grateful for her leadership, dedication, and the many contributions she has made throughout her remarkable career with the organization. Jody Brooks will continue to... Continue Reading
Independent national study ranks OUC No. 1 among electric utilities in the United States OUC—The Reliable One has been recognized as the No. 1 electric utility in the nation for customer trust, earning the highest Brand Trust score among all electric utilities evaluated in Escalent’s... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) presented JEA Vegetative Management Specialist Senior Joe Anderson with the association’s Professional Excellence Award during today’s JEA Board of Directors meeting. Anderson is the inaugural recipient of FMEA’s award,... Continue Reading
On Monday, August 24, Utility Board members Mona C. Clark, Tim Urbanski, and Steve Wells were sworn into office by Key West City Clerk Keri O’Brien in the Chamber Room of the City of Key West’s City Hall on White Street. Clark has served on the Board since 2004. She holds the... Continue Reading
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