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KEYS Employees Kick Off Public Power Week at Community Kitchen
KEYS Employees Kick Off Public Power Week at Community Kitchen

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

Date posted10/5/2026


JEA Highlights Value of Public Power During National Public Power Week
JEA Highlights Value of Public Power During National Public Power Week

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

Date posted10/5/2026


KEYS Rebate Program Returns with Savings
KEYS Rebate Program Returns with Savings

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

Date posted10/1/2026


JEA Board Appoints Jody L. Brooks as Interim CEO
JEA Board Appoints Jody L. Brooks as Interim CEO

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

Date posted09/25/2026


Power Line Upgrade Along Centerville Road Continues
Power Line Upgrade Along Centerville Road Continues

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

Date posted09/22/2026


Beaches Energy Services Receives the Diamond Designation for Cyber Security
Beaches Energy Services Receives the Diamond Designation for Cyber Security

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

Postedby Allen A. Putnam
Date posted09/22/2026


KEYS Utility Board Appoints Chair and Vice Chair; Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
KEYS Utility Board Appoints Chair and Vice Chair; Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

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

Date posted09/10/2026


Lakeland Electric Customers Can Expect Lower Bills in October
Lakeland Electric Customers Can Expect Lower Bills in October

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

Date posted09/8/2026


Vickie Cavey Announces Retirement
Vickie Cavey Announces Retirement

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

Date posted09/1/2026


OUC Named the Nation's Most Trusted Electric Utility by Escalent
OUC Named the Nation's Most Trusted Electric Utility by Escalent

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

Date posted08/28/2026


JEA Employee Receives Statewide Professional Excellence Award
JEA Employee Receives Statewide Professional Excellence Award

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

Date posted08/25/2026


Clark, Urbanski, and Wells Sworn Into Office
Clark, Urbanski, and Wells Sworn Into Office

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

Date posted08/24/2026