Connecting Fort Pierce Youth to Local Career Opportunities in the Utility Industry The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) is inviting local students and young adults to “Power Up Your Future” at the 2025 Youth Career Event on Wednesday, September... Continue Reading
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This week, the City of Tallahassee Electric & Gas Utility was honored by the Florida Municipal Power Agency for delivering enhanced reliability to its customers. The City received two Florida Public Power Reliability Awards, including the Momentum Award, which recognizes the utility with the... Continue Reading
Lakeland Electric has helped connect more than 8,500 local households to $8.2 million in utility assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), made possible by a new partnership with technology provider Promise and administered in Florida at the state level. Unlike... Continue Reading
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is proud to announce its new partnership with Promise Network Inc. to streamline the delivery of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to eligible customers. This collaboration, facilitated through FloridaCommerce, enhances how energy... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority has appointed Richard Mark Flury as the utility's vice president of engineering and operations, effective July 14. With over 25 years of engineering experience, Flury will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to KUA. Flury will report to KUA President and General... Continue Reading
On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $321 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026. The vote came after board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The $321 million budget includes, $147 million for fuel and purchased power, which... Continue Reading
City Earns National Honor for Community Excellence It’s official – Tallahassee has earned national recognition as a 2025 All-America City! Presented by the National Civic League, this coveted award is presented annually to just 10 communities from across the country that exemplify... Continue Reading
The City of Tallahassee has achieved recognition as the No. 1 Leading Fleet in the nation for 2025! This prestigious honor was announced on June 24 at the nation's largest annual gathering of public fleet professionals, the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX). Coordinated with the American... Continue Reading
The City of Tallahassee is driving our community toward a clean energy future by providing reliable, cost-effective, zero-emission electric vehicle charging stations. Slated to open in 2026, the City's first Level 3 DC Fast Charging station—featuring the fastest and most powerful EV charging... Continue Reading
The Kissimmee City Commission last Tuesday appointed Michele Lebron to a five-year term on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. Lebron is a 13-year resident of Kissimmee and the owner and managing attorney at Lebron Law, PLLC in Kissimmee. Lebron earned her Juris Doctor from Barry... Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Jacksonville City Council honored JEA lineworkers for earning top honors at the 2025 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. In March, JEA teams won awards in six categories at the annual competition, held in Roseville, Calif. The event brought together electric lineworkers from 52 public... Continue Reading
Article reposted from Moody's Rating press release. Assigns A1 to Utility Revenue Bonds Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has assigned an A1 rating to the City of Lake Worth Beach, Florida's approximately $51.5 million Consolidated Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. Additionally, we have upgraded the... Continue Reading