JEA Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Vickie Cavey has begun an extended leave of absence, effective immediately. The leave is expected to last more than 14 days, but fewer than 60 days. In accordance with Section 3 of JEA’s March 2025 Succession Plan, JEA Board Chair M.G.... Continue Reading
Helicopter operations began supporting the next step in JEA's work to raise the electric transmission lines spanning the St. Johns River at Fulton Cut. Today, a helicopter, along with specialized lineworkers, assisted contractors with early work needed to install new wiring between Blount Island... Continue Reading
On July 16, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) honored Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad with the E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a high honor awarded to an individual who has devoted a significant part of... Continue Reading
Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) Utility Board Vice Chair Robert Barrios was presented with the Policymaker Award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) at its annual conference in Plam Beach, FL. The Policymaker Award is awarded to a local elected or appointed official who has... Continue Reading
Eighteen utilities honored for their achievements in providing reliable energy Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) recognized municipal electric utilities with Florida Public Power Reliability Awards, honoring the utilities’ achievements in delivering reliable electricity to their... Continue Reading
Committees foster relationships and improve FMPA services Local elected and appointed officials from throughout Florida re-elected officers this afternoon to lead two of Florida Municipal Power Agency’s committees – the Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) and the Policy Makers... Continue Reading
Florida public officials and utility managers to lead wholesale power provider for 2026-2027 Managers and public officials from public power utilities throughout Florida elected five officers to lead a statewide wholesale power agency in 2026-2027. Elections for the Florida Municipal Power... Continue Reading
On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $328 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027. The vote came after board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The $328 million budget includes $153 million for fuel and purchased power, which... Continue Reading
Customers can monitor usage, reduce energy and water costs, and access payment support options before summer bills arrive. As hotter temperatures return to Northeast Florida, JEA is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to manage energy and water use, monitor monthly consumption and seek... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board Chairman, Manuel Ortega, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The award recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority broke ground on a new $20 million substation Wednesday, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system. “The Van Meter substation is a significant investment in Kissimmee’s future; a project that... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority will break ground on a new $20 million substation on June 24, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system. The new substation will provide critical infrastructure to support continued residential and... Continue Reading
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