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OUC Proposing to Modernize Pricing Structures to Empower Customer Choice to Save Money
OUC Proposing to Modernize Pricing Structures to Empower Customer Choice to Save Money

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) announces a multi-year plan to modernize its electric service pricing structures and share costs more equitably. OUC proposes to empower electric customers to better manage their energy use and save money. A Public Workshop will be held... Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2024


Jody L. Brooks Returns to JEA as Chief Administrative Officer
Jody L. Brooks Returns to JEA as Chief Administrative Officer

JEA has hired Jody L. Brooks as chief administrative officer to lead oversight of the utility’s critical infrastructure protection and compliance, audit services, corporate records retention and other areas. Brooks also will work with Jacksonville’s Office of General Counsel to oversee... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2024


Community Partners, City & JEA Plan Energy Efficiency Home Repairs for Historic Eastside
Community Partners, City & JEA Plan Energy Efficiency Home Repairs for Historic Eastside

To reduce energy consumption and make critical repairs to homes in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside, a federal Department of Energy grant will allow 70+ homeowners to participate in the new Restore, Repair and Resilience Program. LIFT JAX, the Historic Eastside Community Development... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2024


Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward Bielarski, Craig Carter, Eric Lawson, David Haslam, and Robert “Chip” Skinner to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Edward BielarskiBielarski is the former General Manager of Gainesville Regional Utilities.... Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2024


JEA Finalizes 35-Year Contracts for Three Solar Energy Sites in Jacksonville
JEA Finalizes 35-Year Contracts for Three Solar Energy Sites in Jacksonville

JEA has finalized agreements for the development of three renewable energy solar facilities within its Jacksonville service territory, another step in the utility’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future. All together, the solar sites will have an available output of 200 megawatts... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2024


OUC to Lower Electric Fuel Rates for Customers Starting This Summer
OUC to Lower Electric Fuel Rates for Customers Starting This Summer

Savings will take effect July 1 as temperatures and energy usage rise OUC – The Reliable One’s customers soon will see an electric fuel rate decrease. Today, OUC’s Board of Commissioners approved a 5% reduction in customer electric bills that will take effect July... Continue Reading

Date posted05/14/2024


KUA Crews Head to Tallahassee to Assist with Power Restoration
KUA Crews Head to Tallahassee to Assist with Power Restoration

Kissimmee Utility Authority crews deployed to Tallahassee this afternoon to assist with power restoration after severe storms Thursday night. The crews departed Kissimmee just after 1 p.m. As part of KUA’s mutual-aid agreement with utilities across the nation, the utility sent 12 linemen... Continue Reading

Date posted05/10/2024


KUA Earns High Scores for Customer Satisfaction in 2024
KUA Earns High Scores for Customer Satisfaction in 2024

Responding promptly to customer concerns, maintaining high system reliability, and having knowledgeable and courteous employees helped Kissimmee Utility Authority to continue earning high marks for overall customer satisfaction in 2024, according to the results of a third-party survey released by... Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2024


Two JEA Leaders Promoted to New Roles
Two JEA Leaders Promoted to New Roles

JEA has promoted two executives to newly created roles to help advance the utility’s goals and objectives, and to further ensure strategic alignment across the organization. Kurt Wilson, formerly vice president of government and community relations, takes on the role of chief of staff. In... Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2024


OUC Receives Two Golden Brick Awards from Downtown Orlando Partnership
OUC Receives Two Golden Brick Awards from Downtown Orlando Partnership

Utility recognized for projects that foster innovation and excellence OUC – The Reliable One received the Sustainability and Resiliency Award and the Award of Excellence in Downtown Orlando Partnership’s 2024 Golden Brick Awards, which recognize people, projects and initiatives that... Continue Reading

Date posted05/3/2024


KUA Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
KUA Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned a Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that... Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2024


JEA Board Names Vickie Cavey Interim Managing Director and CEO
JEA Board Names Vickie Cavey Interim Managing Director and CEO

The JEA board of directors accepted the resignation of Managing Director and CEO Jay Stowe at a special board meeting today. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Northeast Florida for the past several years as the Managing Director and CEO of JEA,” Stowe said. “By far,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2024