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On July 24, more than 60 eager middle and high school students visited the Gardenia Innovation & Operations Center to participate in the 14th annual Youth Energy Academy (YEA).
Sponsored by the Florida Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), YEA provides students from across Central Florida the opportunity to learn about varying careers in the utility industry. The two-day summer field trip is made possible through a partnership of OUC, Black Architects in the Making (BAM...

OUC offers $500 rebate on energy-efficient heat pump water heater
OUC is offering a $500 rebate for customers interested in upgrading to an energy-efficient and long-lasting water heater.
The ENERGY STAR® Heat Pump Water Heater uses up to 70 percent less energy than a traditional water heater, providing customers the potential for significant cost savings.
The pump model is up to four times more efficient and typically last longer than its counterparts, and is programmed with advanced monitoring...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook and predicts an above-average storm season.
Forecasters anticipate a range of 13 to 19 named storms, with 6 to 10 of these anticipated to become hurricanes, including 3 to 5 storms expected to become major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5, with minimum winds of 111 miles per hour).

NOAA attributes the active season to warmer-than-average ocean temperatures, forecasts for weak wind shear...