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Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Analyst - Keys Energy Services
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Analyst - Keys Energy Services

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Customer Services Department: -Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Analyst Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $102,164.00/year -... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/18/2024


Electric Line Worker Apprentice - City of Alachua
Electric Line Worker Apprentice - City of Alachua

GENERAL PURPOSE This position performs semi-skilled to skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. Employee is responsible for the performance of semi-skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/15/2024


Electrical Engineer - City of Alachua
Electrical Engineer - City of Alachua

GENERAL PURPOSE This position is independent professional and technical engineering work in the area of public utilities requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor. To view complete... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/15/2024


Engineer I - City of Alachua
Engineer I - City of Alachua

GENERAL PURPOSE This position is independent professional and technical engineering work in the areas of public works and public utilities requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor. MAIN... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/15/2024


Finance Director - City of Clewiston
Finance Director - City of Clewiston

Oversee the accounting functions, including general ledger, cash management, revenues and debt, benefits and related tax processing, preparation of annual budget, and preparation of required financial reports. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and reviewing the City’s accounting... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/15/2024


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


Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer - KUA
Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer - KUA

General Definition of Work Engineer IThis is entry-level professional work providing engineering support in one of the following assigned areas of responsibility: Distribution Engineering, Power Delivery, Power Supply, System Planning, or Dispatch & Compliance. The incumbent will be... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/12/2024


Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Designation for Reliability
Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Designation for Reliability

Three Florida municipal electric utilities have earned re-designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation again this year are Kissimmee Utility Authority, Fort... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Albers
Date posted04/11/2024


Justices Agree to Speed Up FPL Rate Case
Justices Agree to Speed Up FPL Rate Case

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to speed up its handling of a renewed fight about a 2021 settlement that increased Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates. The court issued an order approving FPL’s... Continue Reading

Date posted04/11/2024


KUA Honored with National Award For Outstanding Safety Practices
KUA Honored with National Award For Outstanding Safety Practices

Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. The utility earned Diamond Status in the category for utilities with 250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. More than 160... Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2024


Duke Electric Bills Could Dip in June
Duke Electric Bills Could Dip in June

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida on Monday joined Tampa Electric Co. in seeking approval to reduce customer bills in June because of lower-than-expected costs of natural gas. Duke filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission to... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2024