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Behind Florida’s number one community-owned utility – JEA  

Construction Today

Before its new nominal anacronym, JEA was known as Jacksonville Electric Authority. In 1895, the City of Jacksonville started generating its own electricity, necessitating a local authority. For those outside of Florida, or for those living in the Sunshine State and unaware, here’s a snapshot history of JEA.

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Miller Electric Co. Named 2021 Southeast Specialty Contractor of the Year

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The Jacksonville, Fla.-based based contractor reported $318 million in 2020 Southeast revenue.

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Miller Electric Lights Way for Improved Industry Diversity

ENR Construction

In 2020, the contractor donated $1 million to help expand diversity initiatives across the Jacksonville, Fla., community.

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DR Horton Found Negligent in Condo Case, Fined $9.6M

Construction Equipment

million to repair defects in a 240-unit Jacksonville condominium development. Residents and owners of condo in the Heron's Landing community complained of cracked stucco, leaning roofs, faulty windows and sliding glass doors, problems with A/C and electrical systems, poor soundproofing, broken plumbing, and garage doors falling off.

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For Proving Home Energy Savings, Seeing Is Believing

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In California, PG&E customers pay 80 percent more for electricity than the national average. Roberts partnered with Schneider Electric™ to give Providence Homes the ability to demonstrate the potential energy savings from a connected, home ecosystem. Talk to a Schneider Electric connected home solutions specialist.

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Interline Brands and Its Vendor Partners Donate More than $50000 in

Contractor Magazine

Home > Management > Best Practices > Interline Brands and Its Vendor Partners Donate More than $50,000 in Products to Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville. Interline Brands and Its Vendor Partners Donate More than $50,000 in Products to Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, FLA -- Interline Brands, Inc.

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Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards

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Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Green verifier/rater: Jacksonville Building Science. This 2,494-square-foot, single-level home in Jacksonville, Fla., The car park also features an electric car charging station. . The Royal in Kettering at eTown. GREEN DETACHED HOME, BUILT FOR SALE . Builder: Providence Homes.

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