June 6, 2024JEA CEO resigned over spending concerns, mayor saysJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she is not aware of any wrondoing by former CEO Jay Stowe.…By Steven Ponson
May 22, 2024JEA board approves $560,000 salary for interim CEOThe city reportedly is investigating whether Vickie Cavey’s hiring violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2024Eastside homeowners get help on utility billsJEA and the city of Jacksonville won an $845,000 federal grant to make Eastside homes more energy-efficient.…By Will Brown
May 15, 2024More solar energy resources coming to JEAThe city-owned utility has reached an agreement with Florida Renewable Partners to develop three solar energy facilities in Jacksonville.…By Steven Ponson
April 29, 2024Plant Vogtle Unit 4 goes online, providing power to JEAJEA says about 13% of its customers’ power is now supplied from Plant Vogtle’s Units 3 and 4 in Waynesboro,…By Dan Scanlan
April 26, 2024JEA shines a light for people considering solar powerJEA has a new program, the Solar Concierge, that helps customers who want to add solar panels to their rooftops.…By Dan Scanlan
April 15, 2024Interim CEO appointed to replace departing Jay StoweJEA veteran Vickie Cavey was appointed as interim CEO after Jay Stowe resigned in a “mutual decision” with the Board…By Steven Ponson
April 11, 2024JEA CEO to resign after four years on job, sources sayCEO Jay Stowe has been under public pressure since reports that some decision-makers at the utility did not live in…By Jim Piggott - News4Jax and Ariel Schiller - News4Jax
March 28, 2024OPINION | The citizens who stopped, exposed the JEA schemeBefore we close the book on the JEA scandal, let’s celebrate those who stopped the behind-the-scenes sale effort and revealed…By Sherry Magill
March 27, 2024JEA raises rates, but bills could fallAlthough electric rates are rising, bills could fall because the cost of fuel for power plants has declined.…By Dan Scanlan
March 21, 2024OPINION | Can’t get it out of my mindWith the federal conviction last week of JEA’s former CEO, our local morality tale about extreme self-interest at the public’s…By Sherry Magill
March 15, 2024Zahn guilty in JEA trial; Wannemacher acquittedFormer JEA CEO Aaron Zahn was found guilty Friday of attempting to defraud the city-owned utility. Former CFO Ryan Wannemacher…By Jim Piggott - News4Jax, Eric Wallace - News4Jax and Tiffany Salameh - News4Jax
March 14, 2024One jury reaches verdict in JEA conspiracy trialThe jury deciding the case of former CEO Aaron Zahn reached a verdict, but it will remain secret until the…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax and Jim Piggott - News4Jax
March 12, 2024JEA fraud trial could go to jury soonFederal prosecutors rested their case Monday in the criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 15, 2024Jury selection begins in JEA conspiracy trialThe trial of JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher is expected to last about four weeks.…By Eric Wallace - News4Jax
February 12, 2024Utility lineworkers will test their skills at Metro ParkThe public is invited to set up lawn chairs and munch on food truck fare as lineworkers demonstrate their skill…By Dan Scanlan
February 1, 2024Former JEA CEO claimed mayor backed him on payout, consultant testifiesFormer Mayor Lenny Curry says he made no such statement to former CEO Aaron Zahn.…By Eric Wallace - News4Jax
December 1, 2023JEA seeks 100-plus drivers for study on EV chargingThe year of research will record how people charge their electric vehicles, when they do it and where.…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax
November 15, 2023JEA trains for potential attacks on electrical gridJEA took part in a two-day security exercise Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for the potential of cyber and physical…By Steven Ponson
November 7, 2023JEA expects to raise electric rates in AprilJEA plans to increase electric rates for both its residential and commercial customers this spring. Without the proposed 3.5% increase,…By Will Brown
September 15, 2023Sewage spill puts Pottsburg Creek off limitsJEA warned people in the area against fishing or recreation in the affected waters. Drinking water is not affected.…By Vic Micolucci - News4Jax
May 31, 2023JEA’s bumpy path to sustainabilityTo reach its newly adopted goal of 35% clean energy by 2030, JEA plans to expand its solar and nuclear…By John Burr
May 17, 2023Electric vehicles in Jax: ‘Be patient,’ better infrastructure is comingA growing number of Jacksonville drivers are choosing electric vehicles — at a time when local EV-charging infrastructure hasn’t kept…By Dan Scanlan
April 26, 2023JEA sets 2030 energy goals, will co-host public meeting with ADAPTJEA’s board has approved 2030 goals that include more solar and other clean energy — and the public is invited…By John Burr