Vickie Cavey has stepped down from her position as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Jacksonville Energy Authority, with her resignation taking effect on September 25. Cavey assumed the CEO role in 2024 and had been on extended leave since July following board and city council investigations and significant public pressure regarding her leadership.
Cavey’s departure represents the fifth change in the utility’s chief executive position within a six-year period. During her tenure, JEA’s approximately 541,000 customers experienced a 3.7 percent increase in overall utility bills in 2025. Additional rate increases are scheduled to take effect on October 1, with residential electric bills rising up to 3.1 percent and residential water and sewer bills increasing between 5 percent and 7.5 percent depending on individual usage patterns.
As JEA navigates leadership transitions and customer concerns about rising costs, the utility is preparing to release an updated Integrated Resource Plan during the current year. The IRP document is designed to establish the optimal combination of energy sources to serve Jacksonville residents and businesses. The plan will address decisions involving existing infrastructure, including the Northside coal plant and potential new natural gas facilities, as well as renewable energy expansion.
Sierra Club’s Senior Campaign Organizer Suzanne Sapp released a statement in response to Cavey’s resignation, emphasizing the need for stable leadership that engages with community stakeholders. Sapp stressed the importance of meaningful public participation in JEA’s planning processes and called for Jacksonville residents to have meaningful input in long-term energy decisions that will affect utility bills and the community’s energy future.
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