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KUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community
KUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community

Kissimmee Utility Authority is being recognized by The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our communities beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments
OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently awarded Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) the prestigious “Building Strong Communities” award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enrich the quality of life in Ocala. Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community
JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community

JEA received a “Building Strong Communities” award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life for the Jacksonville community. FMEA presented the award on Nov. 12 at its Energy Connections Conference &... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


FPUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Programs
FPUA Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Programs

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

Date posted11/14/2024


Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism
Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism

Tonight, Jacksonville City Council honored retired JEA lineman J.D. Thompson for his heroic lifesaving act on July 17, 1967. As a 26-year-old lineworker, Thompson risked his own life to save the life of his friend and co-worker Randall Champion. The moment was captured on film in a Pulitzer-Prize... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams
Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams

Lakeland Electric is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, for the development of a 74.8 MW solar facility. This significant step forward in increasing the diversity of energy generation was achieved with a favorable vote by the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2024


Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration
Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration

The City of Ocala’s Light Up Ocala celebration will return for its 40th year on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme, “Home for the Holidays,” captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season in the heart of historic downtown Ocala. The lighting ceremony... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


JEA Recognizes Three Agency Employees at “Light It Forward” Awards
JEA Recognizes Three Agency Employees at “Light It Forward” Awards

JEA hosted its tenth annual Light It Forward Awards honoring local human services advocates for their dedication and commitment to serving Jacksonville residents in need at a ceremony at our headquarters today. Created in 2015, this awards program recognizes the people behind the scenes in local... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2024


Department of Energy Awards GRU $47.5 Million Grant
Department of Energy Awards GRU $47.5 Million Grant

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded GRU a $47.5 million grant to bolster electric grid resilience, increase funding to community-based programs and support workforce development. The grant is part of the DOE’s $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program,... Continue Reading

Date posted10/16/2024


FPUA Prepares for Hurricane Milton
FPUA Prepares for Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton Strengthens to a Category 4 Hurricane with 145 MPH Winds The National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. FPUA has prepared our facilities and systems for the storm and impacts... Continue Reading

Date posted10/8/2024


KUA Prepares for Hurricane Milton
KUA Prepares for Hurricane Milton

In anticipation of a potential impact from Hurricane Milton, Kissimmee Utility Authority has activated its Emergency Operations Plan. The utility is currently operating at Alert Level 3 and will advance to Alert Level 4 once the storm is within 24 hours of impacting its 85-square mile service... Continue Reading

Date posted10/7/2024


Deeper Dive with Dara Kam, Episode 110: (Restoring) Power to the People!
Deeper Dive with Dara Kam, Episode 110: (Restoring) Power to the People!

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida.Hosted by Dara KamListen to the podcast here. Deadly Hurricane Helene slammed into storm-torn Taylor County and caused widespread damage in Tampa Bay and inland. In today's episode of Deeper Dive, Florida Municipal Electric... Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2024