JEA
Old Headquarters in the Northbank area of Downtown Jacksonville | |
| Company type | Public-benefit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public Utility |
| Predecessor | City of Jacksonville Electric Department (electricity, prior to 1968) Department of Public Utilities (water and sewer, prior to 1997) Jacksonville Electric Authority |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Headquarters | 225 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida, US |
Key people | Vickie Cavey, CEO and MD |
| Products | Electric utility Drinking water Sewage treatment Chilled water Reclaimed water |
| Total assets | $7.9 billion (2021) |
| Total equity | $3.5 billion (2021) |
Number of employees | 2,200+ approximate (2025) |
| Website | jea.com |
JEA is a municipal utility providing safe, reliable and affordable services to more than one million residents across four Northeast Florida counties. JEA is not owned by investors and does not earn a profit. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to meet the electricity and water needs of those who live in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. JEA’s 2,200-plus workforce is dedicated to meeting customer needs, both today and for generations to come, while protecting our precious natural resources and supporting our region’s growth and economic development.