Rising energy bills are impacting Jacksonville families. Join us for a community workshop and panel to learn what’s driving costs—and what we can do about it.
Date & Time
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
St. John’s Cathedral
256 East Church Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
About This Event
Jacksonville families are paying the price of rising energy bills.
For many, energy costs are taking up a growing share of household income—forcing difficult choices between keeping the lights on and meeting other basic needs. This is known as energy burden, and it’s impacting communities across our city.
Join us for a community Energy Burden Workshop & Panel Discussion where we will break down what’s happening, why it matters, and how we can take action together.
What You’ll Gain
At this event, you will:
- Learn what energy burden is and how it affects Jacksonville residents
- Understand what’s driving rising utility costs
- Hear from community leaders, advocates, and experts
- Connect with others experiencing similar challenges
- Discover ways to take action for affordable, clean energy
Who Should Attend
- Residents impacted by high utility bills
- Community members and families
- Faith leaders and congregations
- Students and young leaders
- Anyone interested in energy affordability and clean energy solutions
Event Agenda (Tentative)
10:00 AM – Welcome & Overview
Introduction to energy burden and why it matters
10:30 AM – Interactive Workshop
Understanding your energy use and costs
11:30 AM – Panel Discussion
Community leaders and experts share insights
12:15 PM – Q&A + Community Voices
Open discussion and audience participation
1:00 PM – Take Action
Ways to get involved and next steps
Why This Matters
JEA is a publicly owned utility—and the public deserves a voice in decisions that impact our bills, our health, and our future.
As energy costs rise, it’s critical that we come together as a community to:
- Advocate for affordable utility rates
- Explore clean energy solutions
- Ensure transparency and accountability
Accessibility & Additional Info
- This is a free event
- Open to the public
- Accessible location
- Light refreshments may be available
- Lunch provided
Call to Action
Your voice matters.
Join us, learn more, and be part of building a cleaner, more affordable energy future for Jacksonville.
Tags / Keywords (for Eventbrite search)
Energy Justice, Clean Energy, Jacksonville Events, Community Workshop, Utility Bills, Climate Action, Beyond Coal, Sierra Club, Energy Burden
Energy Burden Workshop & Panel Discussion | #CleanUpJEA
Signup Instructions: Sign up, bring a friend, neighbor family member or anyone who is concerned about their energy bills and want to understand what they can do about it.
Recommended Items: Friends, family, neighbors, community members. Bonus points for brining your JEA bill.