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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASSThis is responsible professional work in the performance of a variety of assigned tasks in the Policy and Employee/Labor Relations division of the Human Resource Department. An employee in this class is responsible for carrying out various department assignments and a... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in appointment to the utility’s board of directors. Members of the Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board of Directors are non-paid officials who serve as policymakers for the utility. This is a five-year term beginning... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to lower-than-expected costs of natural gas, Florida Power & Light on Wednesday asked state regulators to approve a proposal that would reduce customer bills in May. If approved by the Florida Public Service... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida House late Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes in state energy laws, including preventing offshore wind-energy generation and removing references to reducing greenhouse gas... Continue Reading

“Across the nation, physical and cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure assets, including electric substations, potable water utilities and natural gas facilities, have been on the rise. In Florida, there have been no specific criminal penalties in law for these types of intentional... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Utility regulators Tuesday signed off again on a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light after the state Supreme Court required a more-detailed justification of the agreement. The Public... Continue Reading

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for January 2024 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $26.18 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers for the next fiscal quarter (April/May/June 2024). Sandra Ruede, Fuels Manager, recommended lowering the fuel charge by $2.00 from $38.00 to $36.00 during a presentation on Friday, March 1,... Continue Reading

This past Saturday, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized excellence in Florida public power at an awards banquet where the winners of the FMEA Safety Awards were announced. FMEA recognizes and rewards safe operations through its annual Safety Awards. Utilities are placed... Continue Reading

Yesterday, in Jacksonville, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) held its annual Florida Lineman Competition Rodeo, which brings electric lineworkers from all over the state together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Competitors took on various... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After the Florida Supreme Court required a more-detailed justification, state regulators could be poised to approve a revised order supporting a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power &... Continue Reading