JEA

JEA, Inc.
Company typePublic-benefit
IndustryPublic Utility
PredecessorCity of Jacksonville Electric Department (electricity, prior to 1968)
Department of Public Utilities (water and sewer, prior to 1997)
Jacksonville Electric Authority
Founded1895
Headquarters225 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida, US
Key people
Vickie Cavey, CEO and MD
ProductsElectric 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)
Websitejea.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.