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Apprentice Lineman I or II - City of Moore Haven
Apprentice Lineman I or II - City of Moore Haven

POSITION SUMMARY: With supervision, will climb poles to repair, replace or construct power lines, lighting arrestors, insulators, transformers, street-lights, capacitor banks, switches, circuit breakers, cross arms, braces, guys, and related overhead and underground distribution equipment. Digs... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/8/2024


HR Analyst - City of Leesburg
HR Analyst - City of Leesburg

Nature of Work This position is a full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory position reporting to, and at the direction of, the Human Resource Director. The purpose of this class is to perform a wide variety of professional human resource services, which include administrative duties,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2024


Budget Analyst - Electric - City of Lake Worth Beach
Budget Analyst - Electric - City of Lake Worth Beach

SUMMARY: This is a professional position assisting in budget development together with monthly tracking and reporting in support of either the Electric or Water Utility Departments. Other activities undertaken by the incumbent in this role will include development, tracking, and reporting on key... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/8/2024


Public Information Officer - City of Green Cove Springs
Public Information Officer - City of Green Cove Springs

This is a highly responsible administrative position, coordinating communications that promote the City of Green Cove Springs. Work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the City Manager and/or the Assistant City Manager. Work is reviewed through media placements,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/8/2024


Florida Public Power Utilities Win Big at National Lineworkers Rodeo
Florida Public Power Utilities Win Big at National Lineworkers Rodeo

This past weekend, Florida public power participants brought home more than half of the awards, including the first-place overall apprentice and journeyman, presented at American Public Power Association’s 22nd annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held April 5-6, in Lafayette, Louisiana.... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Albers
Date posted04/8/2024


KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of 2024 Hurricane Season
KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of 2024 Hurricane Season

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Wednesday, April 10 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2024


FPL Asks Justices to ‘Expedite’ Rate Appeal
FPL Asks Justices to ‘Expedite’ Rate Appeal

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to a “strong interest in obtaining finality,” Florida Power & Light on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to speed up consideration of a renewed fight about a 2021 settlement that increased the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2024


Engineer I, II, III, or IV (Lakeland Electric Compliance) - Lakeland Electric
Engineer I, II, III, or IV (Lakeland Electric Compliance) - Lakeland Electric

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS:This is a highly responsible engineering position. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of difficult and complex engineering design, operation and construction tasks associated with the planning and design of a variety of projects and studies... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes
Date posted04/5/2024


FPL Seeks OK on Solar Projects
FPL Seeks OK on Solar Projects

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light on Wednesday filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission that seeks a go-ahead for 12 new solar-energy facilities. The projects were contemplated in a 2021 settlement that set base electric... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2024


FPL Rates Go Back to Supreme Court
FPL Rates Go Back to Supreme Court

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A battle about a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light has gone back to the state Supreme Court. Lawyers for a coalition of groups this week filed a notice that is an initial step in... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2024


Fuel Costs Give Utility Customers Break
Fuel Costs Give Utility Customers Break

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Tuesday approved a plan that will trim Florida Power & Light customers’ monthly bills because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. said they will... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2024


KUA Launches New Home EV Charger Program
KUA Launches New Home EV Charger Program

As electric vehicle ownership continues to increase nationwide, KUA is excited to introduce its electric vehicle charging program, allowing residential customers the ability to conveniently charge their vehicles at home. The KUA home EV charger is a 7.68kW/240 volt charger and depending on the EV... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2024