OCALA, Fla. (Sept 24, 2021) – Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) will host a Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Oct. 1 at Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave. 6 to 8 p.m. This event will be held in conjunction with Public Power Week happening Sunday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 9. 

To show appreciation for its customers, OEU will be providing food by the Mojo Grill and Catering Company, which will be available on a first come, first served basis.  Meals will be individually portioned for grab-and-go convenience. This free event will also include entertainment, family-friendly activities, educational items, and giveaways. Appreciation prizes include bill credits to be used on customer accounts.  Guests must have a municipal service account to qualify.  Customers will sign up at the event and names will be drawn randomly to receive a voucher.  There will be a limit of one voucher per household and vouchers must be redeemed within 30 days.  Customers are responsible for redeeming their voucher with customer service office.

“Ocala Electric Utility is committed to the community we serve,” said Marvin Ayala, Director of Electric Utilities, City of Ocala. “As your hometown public power provider, we deliver safe reliable power while promoting energy-efficiency and conservation within our community. This includes the recent inclusion of solar power which provides both environmental and cost savings to our customers. Pairing this appreciation day with Public Power Week serves as an opportunity to thank OEU customers, and elevate the value of a hometown, community-owned utility.”

For more information, please contact Ocala Electric Utility at 352-629-2489.