Media Relations

The JEA Media Relations team is available to help reporters and editors with inquiries and to arrange interviews with JEA leaders. Call (904) 665-5500 or email media@jea.com.

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JEA and UNF Advance Sustainable Solutions at Lab Opening

Nov. 28, 2023 - The University of North Florida (UNF) School of Engineering and JEA today celebrated the grand opening of the JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab.
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Juli Crawford Promoted to JEA Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & Planning

Nov. 20, 2023 - JEA has promoted Juli Crawford to serve in the newly created position of vice president of enterprise strategy and planning. She will report to Chief Strategy Officer Laura Dutton.
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JEA Receives Top Ranking in 2023 Business Satisfaction Survey by J.D. Power

Nov. 15, 2023 - JEA ranked highest in business customer satisfaction for service among mid-size utilities in the South in the 2023 J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study, J.D. Power announced today.
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JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs That Enhance the Community

Nov. 7, 2023 - The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized JEA with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in Northeast Florida.
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JEA Responding to Customers Due to Hurricane Idalia

Aug. 30, 2023 - JEA leadership has been closely monitoring impacts after Hurricane Idalia made landfall about 7:45 a.m. near Keaton Beach, Fla.
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JEA Prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia, Encourages Customers to Be Ready

Aug. 28, 2023 - JEA is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane in the Gulf and make landfall in the Big Bend Wednesday morning.
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JEA Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for South Philips Highway, Nocatee Area

Aug. 24, 2023 - JEA lifted the precautionary Boil Water Advisory at 5 a.m. today for the South Philips Highway and Nocatee area, two days after a water main break.
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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for South Philips Highway, Nocatee Area, JEA Continues to Encourage All Customers to Conserve

Aug. 23, 2023 - JEA crews completed repairs Tuesday night to a damaged water main on South Philips Highway near Greenland Road, and all pressures in the area of impact have been restored to normal operating pressure.
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Kawanza Humphrey Appointed to JEA Board of Directors

Aug. 22, 2023 - Kawanza Humphrey, chief human resources officer for VyStar Credit Union, has joined the JEA board of directors. The Jacksonville City Council approved Humphrey’s appointment at its Aug. 22 meeting.
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JEA Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for South Philips Highway and Nocatee Area, Encourages All Customers to Conserve

Aug. 22, 2023 - JEA has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for more than 25,000 customers in the South Philips Highway and Nocatee area after a water main break near Greenland Road. Due to the location of the water main break, there is low water pressure on JEA’s water system. Therefore, JEA is encouraging all customers to conserve water.
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JEA Launches Fleet Vehicle Electrification Program

July 14, 2023 - To help further reduce tailpipe emissions in Northeast Florida, JEA has launched a fleet vehicle electrification program aimed at supporting commercial customers transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs).
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JEA Presents Environmental Stewardship Award to 29 Local Companies

June 16, 2023 - JEA recognized 29 Northeast Florida businesses that achieved 100 percent environmental compliance in 2022 at its Industrial Pretreatment awards ceremony on June 22.
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JEA Crews Heading to Tallahassee to Assist with Storm Restoration

June 15, 2023 - This morning, JEA electric crew members deployed to Tallahassee to assist with power restoration after overnight storms left thousands without power in the capital city.
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JEA Upgrading Water Meters for All Customers

June 13, 2023 – This week, JEA will begin a transition to upgraded water meter technology, to ensure that all water users have more information about the amount of water they use and to help improve customer service.
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Helen Materazzi Named JEA Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness

June 5, 2023 – JEA has hired human resources veteran Helen Materazzi to serve in the newly created position of vice president of organizational effectiveness.
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JEA Ready for 2023 Hurricane Season, Offers Tips to Help Customers Prepare

May 26, 2023 - With the start of the 2023 hurricane season, JEA is encouraging Northeast Florida residents to join with the utility in being prepared.
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JEA's Long-Range Clean Energy Plan Available to Public

May 18, 2023 - JEA has released a final report underpinning its plan to expand its long-range clean energy goals. 
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JEA Receives Recognition for Commitment to Urban Tree Management

May 1, 2023 - The Arbor Day Foundation has named JEA a 2023 Tree Line USA utility to recognize its dedication to proper urban forest management in Northeast Florida.
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Community Invited to May 25 Public Forum on Northeast Florida’s Energy Future

April 25, 2023 - JEA and Jacksonville Today invite the community to participate in a public conversation on May 25 about JEA’s plans for a cleaner and more reliable energy future for Northeast Florida.
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JEA Lineworkers Earn Top Honors at International Lineman’s Rodeo

April 6, 2023 - Three teams of JEA lineworkers captured several awards at the American Public Power Association’s Lineworkers Rodeo in Kansas City, Kansas.
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New JEA HQ Customer Center to Open April 10

March 7, 2023 - A redesigned Customer Solutions Center at the new JEA headquarters, located at 225 N. Pearl St. in downtown, will open on April 10.
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