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This week, our team volunteered at the First Coast Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of TEA’s Season of Impact. The team helped assemble outdoor furniture that will be sold in the ReStore, alongside a wide selection of home improvement supplies, materials, and furniture. Proceeds from the sales support Habitat’s mission of empowering families to build better futures through homeownership across Duval, Nassau, and Baker counties. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve our community alongside an organization that helps create strength, stability, and self-reliance for local families. Learn more about First Coast Habitat for Humanity, the ReStore, and more at https://lnkd.in/e64bGkUY #TEA #SeasonOfImpact 

Today, leaders from across the energy industry are gathering in Orange County for Smart Grids USA 2025 — and TEA’s own Elizabeth Massey, Director of Data DynAMIcs, is among the featured speakers. This conference brings together power generation and distribution experts to explore new regional opportunities and the latest technologies shaping grid modernization. Beth is presenting on a critical topic for today’s utilities: How to unlock the most actionable intelligence from AMI data to better understand customer energy use, support production insights, and elevate customer engagement. She’s also connecting with West Coast utilities to highlight the data-driven services available as they expand and evolve their distribution grids — ensuring they have the insights needed to plan confidently for the future. We’re proud to have Beth representing TEA and advancing the conversation on what’s possible with smarter, more strategic use of utility data. Are you a utility looking to maximize your AMI data? Learn more at www.teainc.org or email Beth at DrM@teainc.org. #TEA #gridoptimization #AMImeters

Happy Thanksgiving from The Energy Authority! Last week, our employees came together to share a meal, connect across departments, and reflect on what they’re most thankful for. Hearing their answers — family, friends, health, community, and teammates who feel like family — reminded us why culture matters so much. We’re grateful for every member of our TEAm who brings heart, humor, and purpose to the work we do each day. We are especially grateful to our clients. Thank you for trusting us to help power your communities and for allowing us to support the important work you do every day. Your partnership truly fuels our mission. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, APPA President & CEO Scott Corwin discusses a wide range of topics with Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of the Long Island Power Authority. Among other things, Gallagher said her priorities since being named CEO in June have been centered on stability at the #PublicPower utility, affordability, and long-term planning. They also discussed LIPA’s continued partnership with PSEG Long Island LLC and a new partnership between LIPA and The Energy Authority. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ercvG-b

Welcome to the TEAm, @Nancy Reinker! Nancy joins us as a Resource Planning Analyst in our Jacksonville office. Nancy earned her bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience from her accomplished career at JEA. Fun Fact: Nancy’s first job out of college was working on a nuclear submarine prototype in Idaho, where Navy personnel were training. Ready to submerge yourself in the energy industry? Check out our open positions here:  https://lnkd.in/ehZaRUT9 #TEA #Hiring #Opportunities #EnergyIndustry

Last week, through Children's Home Society of Florida Community Partnership Schools (CPS) — and in partnership with Cowford Chophouse — our TEAm helped re-stock the food pantries at Long Branch Elementary School, Matthew Gilbert Middle School, and Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, FL. There are nine CPS food pantries across Northeast Florida, serving approximately 800 families each month. With 96% of students relying on their schools for reduced meals, having a pantry located on campus helps reduce the transportation barriers many families face when accessing food. No child should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the families who depend on these pantries every month — and proud of our employees for making a meaningful difference. #SeasonofImpact #TEA

This Season of Impact, 20 TEA employees spent the afternoon volunteering with Rethreaded, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking. Our team helped dismantle donated leather train seats—materials the women in Rethreaded’s program will later transform into beautiful, hand-crafted products sold in their store. We look forward to this volunteer opportunity every year and are continually inspired by the powerful stories of resilience and hope made possible through Rethreaded’s mission. To learn more about Rethreaded and to get involved, visit www.rethreaded.com. #TEA #SeasonOfImpact

Our Season of Impact continues, and today, we’re honored to spotlight Arline Newton, ALM! For the past four years, Arline has made multiple trips to Costa Rica with 6:8 Ministries, leading mission teams and supporting communities facing profound challenges. During that time, she has guided 90 individuals in serving refugees, unhoused families, and single mothers experiencing food and housing insecurity. 6:8 Ministries, founded in 2006, is transforming lives through hands-on outreach, including: 🌽 Feeding Programs: Offering nutritious meals to those in need. 🏚️ Housing Projects: Building and renovating homes for families in poor conditions. 📝 Educational Support: Providing essential materials for children's academic success. Arline reminds us that meaningful change happens one step, one person, and one moment at a time. Visit 68ministries.org to learn more. #SeasonofImpact #TEA #EmployeeSpotlight

This week, we’re proud to recognize Jaclyn Harr, TEA Account Director, for her meaningful contribution to Coastal Cleanup Day—California’s largest annual volunteer event led by the California Coastal Commission. Jaclyn, along with her children, joined volunteers across the state to help remove litter from beaches, rivers, lakes, and local parks. Their commitment to protecting our waterways and environment embodies the true spirit of community impact. Thank you, Jaclyn, for leading by example and inspiring others to get involved. #SeasonOfImpact #EmployeeSpotlight #TEA  

Tomorrow, Joe Witkowski, TEA’s Director of Technology Innovation, will be speaking at the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA)/KMGA Annual Conference in Wichita, Kansas. His session, Accelerating #AI in Public Power, will dive into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in sectors that have historically evolved at a slower pace. Joe will share how TEA Innovation is advancing AI adoption within our own operations — from identifying high-impact use cases to building strategies that position public power for a more agile, data-driven future. We’re excited to contribute to this important conversation and to help shape what’s next for our industry. #energyindustry #TEA #speaker