At their annual meeting in Tampa, members of the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC) elected Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager, as secretary/treasurer of the organization’s Board of Directors. The FRCC is comprised of top-level executive members elected within six... Continue Reading
Jaison Busby was recently named Vice President of Digital and Technology (D&T) for OUC—The Reliable One. With 30 years of information technology experience, Busby is notable for transforming organizations with innovative and agile technology solutions. At OUC, Busby leads business unit... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Leesburg Electric with a 2024 “Restoring Communities Award.” The annual awards are given to public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or for their mutual aid... Continue Reading
Arthur Adams, senior vice president of merchandise sales and marketing at the Jacksonville-based transportation supplier, joined the JEA board today for its January meeting. At CSX, Adams is responsible for leading all sales portfolios within the industrial products, consumer products and... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) with a 2024 “Restoring Communities Award.” The annual awards are given to public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or for... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
The Lakeland City Commission voted today to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers for the next fiscal quarter beginning on January 1, 2025. After giving a presentation Friday, December 13 at the Utility Committee meeting, staff recommended lowering the fuel charge by $2.00... Continue Reading
Dr. Charles E. Moreland will succeed Sheila Pressley as JEA’s chief customer experience officer effective Dec. 2. Pressley will retire in January after 21 years serving JEA and our customers. “I am looking forward to having Charles join JEA’s leadership team. As a lifelong... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority is being recognized by The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our communities beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and... Continue Reading
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