Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has deployed seven electric crew members and five trucks to DeFuniak Springs to assist with power restoration following Hurricane Isaias. The crew is supporting Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Inc. (CHELCO), joining other Florida public power utilities... Continue Reading
On Saturday morning, JEA electric and vegetation crews deployed to Alabama to provide mutual aid assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. Isaias came ashore on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Fla., leaving more than 670,000 households without power in the Panhandle region.... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) brought its Public Power Week celebrations to a close by championing local community spirit through a successful partnership with the United Way’s Feed the Keys food drive. Throughout the week, KEYS’ Service Building in Key West served as a collection site... Continue Reading
For the fourth year in a row, Kissimmee Utility Authority received a Top Workplaces award by the Orlando Sentinel’s 2026 Top Workplaces program. KUA joined the area’s top 134 dynamic companies, which made the list based on achieving high employee satisfaction and being committed to... Continue Reading
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
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
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