JEA received a “Building Strong Communities” award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA)

2024-11-14

Jacksonville, FL - JEA received a “Building Strong Communities” award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life for the Jacksonville community. FMEA presented the award on Nov. 12 at its Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Daytona Beach.

FMEA recognized JEA and other public power utilities for programs and projects that strengthen the communities in which they serve beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable and clean energy. 

“We are honored to be recognized for all that JEA does to improve lives and build community in Northeast Florida,” JEA CEO and Managing Director Vickie Cavey said. “As a public power utility, our team members work to support and serve our customers day in and day out.”

JEA received recognition for the following community initiatives in the past year:

Power Pals, a three-week program taught by trained JEA employees. The program reaches  first-grade students about electric safety through fun and interactive activities. 

Senior Day at JEA, a monthly event providing vulnerable senior customers with access to the financial resources they need to pay their utility bills.

JEA Education Program, a partnership with the Duval County Public School system to provide free educational resources to K-8 students.

JEA College Internships, providing high school and college students a wide variety of internship and mentoring programs.

JEA Robotics Program, a partnership with Renaissance Jax/FIRST Robotics, a local non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating engineering students through FIRST Robotics and STEM education.

JEA Volunteer Program, contributing volunteer resources to non-profit organizations that help improve the quality of life in Jacksonville.

JEA Season of Giving Employee Campaign, fundraising activities to support local United Way and Creating Healthier Charities agencies.

“Florida’s public power utilities not only serve their communities, but they also help create a sense of community. Whether that’s inviting residents out for movies in the park to hanging holiday decorations to gathering items for a food drive, our utilities and their employees want their communities to be the best they possibly can because they live there, too,” FMEA Executive Director Amy Zubaly said.

About JEA

JEA is a municipal utility providing safe, reliable and affordable services to more than one million residents across four Northeast Florida counties. JEA is not owned by investors and does not earn a profit. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to meet the electricity and water needs of those who live in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. JEA’s 2,200-plus workforce is dedicated to meeting customer needs, both today and for generations to come, while protecting our precious natural resources and supporting our region’s growth and economic development. Learn more at jea.com.

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Karen McAllister
media@jea.com | 904-665-5500

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