On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-26, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). The order directs OUC to ensure that Unit 1 at the Stanton Energy Center (Stanton) in Orlando, Florida... Continue Reading
JEA Incident Management leaders and employees participated in a comprehensive three-day Hurricane Preparedness exercise from June 2-4 in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division. JEA has held the training exercise annually since 2011 to strengthen its readiness... Continue Reading
Starting in June, JEA customers will see a lower fuel charge on their monthly electric bill. The monthly fuel rate will decrease by $14.74 per 1,000 kilowatt hours from its 2026 peak of $59.68 in March. JEA fuel rates increased after the severe cold snap in early February, when near-record peak... Continue Reading
Just in time for hurricane season Leesburg Electric has created an Outage Map QR code to provide a quick and easy way to track outages in the utility service area. A QR code is a square image that can be scanned with a phone, usually by just pointing the camera at it. Scanning the new QR code will... Continue Reading
Florida has strengthened protections for Keys Energy Services (KEYS) crews by enforcing strict assault and roadside safety laws. Together, these laws ensure workers maintaining our critical infrastructure are protected from both physical harm and traffic hazards. The Utility Worker Protection Act... Continue Reading
With Hurricane Season approaching on June 1, JEA encourages its customers to prepare now and know the utility is ready to respond to serve the community during severe weather. “We may have had a quieter storm season last year, but our teams remained actively preparing year-round for severe... Continue Reading
Annual graduation festivities are a popular time for Mylar/metallic balloon sales. Not surprisingly, it is also a time of year utilities across the country experience numerous balloon-related power outages. Keys Energy Services (KEYS) reminds its customers that Mylar/metallic balloons which are... Continue Reading
JEA received recognition for significant improvements in electric reliability and service restoration for its customers, earning two reliability awards from Florida Municipal Power Agency, a wholesale power agency owned by municipal electric utilities across Florida. FMPA General Manager and CEO... Continue Reading
Temporary Detours Planned As part of its ongoing commitment to provide best-in-class services, the City of Tallahassee will begin construction on an electric infrastructure enhancement project along Centerville Road on May 26. This work will further strengthen the system’s resilience... Continue Reading
JEA invites senior customers to attend Senior Day at JEA on Wednesday, May 13, at JEA Headquarters, where they can learn about ways to conserve energy and water during summer months. Customers also can connect with local agencies and community resources, including the Northeast Florida Community... Continue Reading
The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors interviewed seven applicants on Wednesday to fill an upcoming vacancy on the five-member volunteer utility board. The new board member will replace outgoing Chairman Manuel Ortega, who has served on the board since 2015. The KUA board... Continue Reading
The Lakeland City Commission voted today to decrease the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective June 1, 2026. The adjustment lowers the fuel charge by $5.00, from $62.00 to $57.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), delivering on a commitment made in February to raise fuel charge... Continue Reading
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