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“ JEA has made significant strides in several areas over the last year or so ,” Jenny begins . “ We ’ ve launched innovative infrastructure projects to enhance our utility services , introduced new sustainability initiatives , and received a top ranking from JD Powers for business satisfaction among mid-size utility companies in 2023 .
“ We serve over one million residents in Northeast Florida , providing a comprehensive suite of utility services including electricity , water , and wastewater management . Our offering also includes various environmental services , all of which are aimed at promoting sustainability and conservation within the community .
“ We ’ ve also expanded our renewable energy portfolio and we ’ re executing our integrated resource plan with goals to achieve 35 percent clean energy by 2030 ,” she explains . “ We currently source clean energy from Plant Vogtle , a nuclear power plant that is the largest source of carbon-free electricity in the US , but we plan to expand our portfolio with additional solar and natural gas generation .”
A pillar of the community
With community spirit at its core , JEA prides itself on local support and employee development . “ We offer a robust training and development program , as well as a competitive benefits package and an inclusive working culture ,” Jenny details . “ We also recently received recognition for our good neighbor community service activities from the American Public Power Association . This is a remarkable achievement that reflects the hard work of our employees who collectively volunteered more than 4300 hours across the community .”
To strengthen employee opportunities , JEA has partnered with a professor of supply chain management at Florida State University ( FSU ). “ Collaborating with FSU has enabled comprehensive training for
our team , encompassing both fundamental concepts like sourcing and negotiation , as well as advanced topics like category management and risk mitigation strategies ,” Lisa explains .
... we ’ ve partnered with UNF to establish the JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab
“ The effectiveness of the program is evident in the growing number of staff members who are Certified Professional in Supply Management ( CPSM ). Specifically , 15 out of 18 of our senior level staff within procurement have either received CPSM status or are working towards the certification . Recognized internationally , CPSM is the pinnacle of supply chain management , signifying mastery of core concepts essential for success .
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