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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


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


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 Joanna White
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

Postedby Joanna White
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 Joanna White
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 Joanna White
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


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


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 Joanna White
Date posted04/5/2024


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