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Utility Seeks Boost in Electric Rates
Utility Seeks Boost in Electric Rates

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to issues such as inflation and a need to upgrade technology, Florida Public Utilities Co. will ask state regulators to approve an increase in base electric rates. Florida Public Utilities Co. is a relatively small... Continue Reading

Date posted06/20/2024


FPL Storm Costs Get Approval
FPL Storm Costs Get Approval

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light will return about $16 million to customers after state regulators Tuesday signed off on the utility’s costs related to Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole and other storm-related expenses. The state... Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024


FPUA Receives National Commendation for Tallahassee Restoration Efforts
FPUA Receives National Commendation for Tallahassee Restoration Efforts

FPUA lineworkers provided mutual aid to restore power after tornadoes knocked out grid 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 last month, following three... Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2024


Manager of Water Production Engineering - OUC
Manager of Water Production Engineering - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Manager of Water Production Engineering to join the Electric and Water Production 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 posted06/13/2024


Vegetation Management Specialist (Utility Arborist) - OUC
Vegetation Management Specialist (Utility Arborist) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Vegetation Management Specialist (Utility Arborist) to join the Electric & Water Delivery division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/13/2024


Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized with National Awards
Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized with National Awards

National awards recognize service to industry and contributions to their communities. Continue Reading

Date posted06/11/2024


KUA Welcomes New Board Member
KUA Welcomes New Board Member

The Kissimmee City Commission on Tuesday appointed Melissa Thacker to a five-year term on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. Thacker is a Sr. Project Manager at Balfour Beatty US, and has lived in Kissimmee for the past 30 years. Thacker graduated from University of Florida with... Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2024


Electric Utility Engineer I/II/III -- City of Tallahassee
Electric Utility Engineer I/II/III -- City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – Electric & Gas Utility has an immediate engineering opening within its Electric System Integrated Planning office. Applications are being sought for engineering candidates at any level, with a preference for a candidate with a background in... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted06/5/2024


Public Utilities Now Have Better Protections Against Threats
Public Utilities Now Have Better Protections Against Threats

Critical infrastructure consists of the assets, systems and networks that provide services and functions that we rely on every day. Over the past two decades, as technology advanced and the world became more interconnected, the threats to our critical infrastructure – whether accomplished by... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Zubaly
Date posted06/2/2024


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


Court Sides with FPL in Irma Outage Fight
Court Sides with FPL in Irma Outage Fight

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Citing a law passed last year, an appeals court Wednesday backed Florida Power & Light’s arguments that the state Public Service Commission has authority to determine whether the utility met obligations to help prevent... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2024