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Ocala Electric Utility to Host 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center
Ocala Electric Utility to Host 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center

Ocala Electric Utility (OEU), in collaboration with the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), will once again host the 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Saturday, March 1. This prestigious event will bring together skilled line workers from across... Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2025


Public Relations Specialist - OUC
Public Relations Specialist - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Public Relations Specialist to join the Marketing & New Products division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are seeking a proactive and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted01/17/2025


Senior Product Analyst -- OUC
Senior Product Analyst -- OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Product Analyst to join the Marketing & New Products division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are seeking a sustainability-driven... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted01/17/2025


Supervisor, Information Governance - OUC
Supervisor, Information Governance - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Supervisor, Information Governance to join the Legislative, Reg & Compliance division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted01/17/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for December 2024
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for December 2024

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for December 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $29.05 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted01/17/2025


FPUA to Begin Receiving Solar Energy from Rice Creek Solar Energy Center
FPUA to Begin Receiving Solar Energy from Rice Creek Solar Energy Center

FPUA is now set to begin receiving solar energy from the completed Rice Creek Solar Center. The project will supply nearly 75 megawatts of power with alternating current (MWac) of carbon-free electricity to 12 Florida cities, including 7.5 MWac to FPUA. With the completion of Rice Creek, FPUA is... Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2025


Vice President of Engineering & Operations - KUA
Vice President of Engineering & Operations - KUA

General Definition of Work Executive management level position reporting directly to the President & General Manager (P&GM). Performs complex professional and administrative work providing direction and planning for the utility’s power delivery functions. Responsible for the overall... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted01/15/2025


City of Green Cove Springs Honors Arbor Day and 2024 Tree USA Award
City of Green Cove Springs Honors Arbor Day and 2024 Tree USA Award

For the 36th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Green Cove Springs as a 2024 Tree City USA. This distinction celebrates the city's unwavering dedication to planting, growing, and maintaining trees for the betterment of its community. To earn the Tree City USA... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


City of Ocala Budget Department Earns Prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
City of Ocala Budget Department Earns Prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Ocala is proud to announce that its Budget Department has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This honor highlights the City’s dedication to producing a budget that meets the highest standards of clarity,... Continue Reading

Date posted01/8/2025


Utilities Attorney - GRU
Utilities Attorney - GRU

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted01/7/2025


FPUA Receives National Commendation for Electric Restoration Efforts
FPUA Receives National Commendation for Electric Restoration Efforts

American Public Power Association recognizes FPUA for providing aid to Tallahassee Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Tallahassee in September, following Hurricane... Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2025


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for November 2024
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for November 2024

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for November 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $26.30 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Bendele
Date posted01/1/2025