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Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B
Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida’s costs of restoring power after three hurricanes this year could total about $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, with the utility planning to seek state approval to recoup money from customers. The... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2024


Senior CIP Analyst, NERC - OUC
Senior CIP Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior CIP Analyst – NERC 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 seeking a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/7/2024


Senior Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC
Senior Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst - NERC 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 posted11/7/2024


Environmental Compliance Specialist II - OUC
Environmental Compliance Specialist II - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Environmental Compliance Specialist II to join the Legislative, Regulatory & Compliance 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 posted11/7/2024


Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams
Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams

Lakeland Electric is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, for the development of a 74.8 MW solar facility. This significant step forward in increasing the diversity of energy generation was achieved with a favorable vote by the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2024


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for November is Permacast Walls. Since 2006, Permacast Walls has manufactured ballistic-resistant walls, crash-resistant walls, noise walls, and blast-resistant walls for industrial, commercial, public works, and critical infrastructure projects... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/1/2024


Journeyman Lineman - Homestead Public Services
Journeyman Lineman - Homestead Public Services

General Function: Skilled technical work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power, and lighting systems. A Journeyman Lineman works with overhead and/or underground electrical systems; work activities include such duties as the installation of wires and parts, connecting... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/31/2024


Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration
Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration

The City of Ocala’s Light Up Ocala celebration will return for its 40th year on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme, “Home for the Holidays,” captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season in the heart of historic downtown Ocala. The lighting ceremony... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


FPL Seeks Approval to Collect Storm Costs
FPL Seeks Approval to Collect Storm Costs

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


FMEA Welcomes October's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes October's New Associate Members

Join FMEA in welcoming our new Associate Members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. Icon Engineering, Inc.Icon Engineering is a full service fiber... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/28/2024


FPL Hurricane Costs Top $1B
FPL Hurricane Costs Top $1B

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light expects to seek approval to collect about $1.2 billion from customers in 2025 to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund. FPL will... Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2024


JEA Recognizes Three Agency Employees at “Light It Forward” Awards
JEA Recognizes Three Agency Employees at “Light It Forward” Awards

JEA hosted its tenth annual Light It Forward Awards honoring local human services advocates for their dedication and commitment to serving Jacksonville residents in need at a ceremony at our headquarters today. Created in 2015, this awards program recognizes the people behind the scenes in local... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2024