JEA and BEAM welcomed seniors and caregivers to Senior Day at the Beaches on June 12, where local agencies shared information on resources, assistance programs and services to help residents save money and live independently. The event, hosted at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, expanded on... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS), Nextgen Technologies, and Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida recently co-hosted the 2026 Keys Cyber Games. The event brought together Monroe County government agencies to defend against simulated cybersecurity attacks on Friday, June 12. Participants... Continue Reading
Lakeland Electric has submitted its final proposal to the City of Lakeland Utility Committee for a series of base rate increases. If approved, the 3.75% annual adjustment (15.87% total) would be in place for four years, beginning October 1, 2026, following final approval by the City of Lakeland... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services (KEYS) employees wrapped up three Days of Giving this week with the Star of the Sea (SOS) Foundation’s Food Pantry on Stock Island. They assisted with stocking shelves, helping customers select food items, and distributing meals through the Summer Food Service Program.... Continue Reading
In back-to-back years OUC outperformed all major Florida utilities in outage duration and restoration speed For the second consecutive year, OUC–The Reliable One delivered the highest electric reliability in the state, according to reports published this spring based on 2025 data submitted... Continue Reading
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
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
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