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Crews Prepared to Assist with Impacts from Winter Storm Fern As the sun rises tomorrow, Jan. 24, the hum of engines, gear and hearty voices will meld as crews prepare a mutual aid deployment. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to hit portions of the Southeast, and a team of 17 personnel from City... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority crews deployed to Oxford, Georgia this morning to assist with restoring power due to impending severe weather from Winter Storm Fern. The crews departed Kissimmee just after 6:00 a.m. As part of KUA’s mutual-aid agreement with utilities across the nation, the... Continue Reading

This morning, JEA crews deployed to Myrtle Beach, S.C., ahead of a major winter storm that is expected to bring extreme cold and possibly icy conditions to South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast. JEA crews will be prepared to assist Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s public power utility, in... Continue Reading

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has deployed a mutual aid crew of six electric linemen to Jackson, Georgia, to assist local utilities in advance of a historic and widespread winter storm expected to impact large portions of the southeastern United States. The winter storm is forecasted to begin... Continue Reading

The City of Tallahassee was recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with a 2025 "Restoring Communities Award" for its support to Marietta, Georgia, following severe winter weather. The award recognizes public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in... Continue Reading

Former federal law enforcement executive and longtime OUC counsel brings extensive leadership and legal expertise Carlos L. Woody has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer for the Orlando Utilities Commission, where he will oversee all legal affairs. In addition to providing legal advice and... Continue Reading

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to increase the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers, effective January 1, 2026. The adjustment raises the fuel charge by $3.50, from $43.50 to $47.00 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), in response to rising natural gas prices driven by global market... Continue Reading

As the federal government shutdown continues, Kissimmee Utility Authority recognizes that many customers, including federal employees and contractors, may be experiencing temporary financial hardship. KUA assures the community that the utility is here to help. KUA has a long-standing commitment... Continue Reading

The City of Green Cove Springs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Null as Interim City Manager, effective November 15, 2025, following the retirement of City Manager Steve Kennedy. Null, who currently serves as the Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director, brings over 22 years... Continue Reading

OUC—The Reliable One has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida. The 2-megawatt system – located at 5301 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando – consists of two arrays and more than 3,400 solar panels that send energy directly to... Continue Reading

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in its community beyond efficient delivery of affordable and reliable... Continue Reading

In honor of Public Power Week (Oct. 5 – 11, 2025), the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is highlighting the benefits public power utilities provide their communities and their residents. “Not-for-profit public power utilities are an American tradition that works. They are... Continue Reading