Pensacola residents are proving that recycling works when we all do our part. City of Pensacola Sanitation Services is consistently reporting an impressive 97% clean recyclables rating from the recycling processing center. That means only 3% of the materials collected were contaminated with non-recyclable items....
Recycling doesn’t have to be complicated. One of the easiest ways to recycle right is to focus on the “Core Four." The four most common materials accepted in local recycling programs are: paper, cardboard, plastic containers, and metal cans. These items are widely recyclable and...
Pensacola Energy customers will soon have a faster, easier, and more flexible way to manage their utility payments. The company is preparing to launch a new online bill payment system designed to make managing your account quicker and more convenient....
Did you know that cardboard is one of the most common, and most recyclable, items in your home? To make sure it actually gets recycled instead of going to the landfill, it must be prepared correctly....
What is one thing you love about your job? I love having a strong work–life balance. I’m able to do meaningful work while still having time and energy for my family....
Long before North Hill became one of Pensacola’s most beloved historic neighborhoods, it stood quietly above the harbor, watching history unfold below....
Have you ever caught a whiff of something sulfurous — like rotten eggs — and immediately thought, “Is that a gas leak?"...
A new year brings fresh starts—and in 2026, there’s an easy way to make a meaningful difference right here at home: resolve to recycle....
Long before it was second-nature to flip a light switch or twist a knob to start a stove, Pensacola was already being powered by gas. But not in the way you think of it today....
The holiday season is officially here, bringing joy, celebration, and—unfortunately—extra household waste. U.S. households generate up to 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, much of which is recyclable. ...
Here's a new twist on a Low Country Boil. Pensacola Energy's John Scanlon uses a turkey in place of the traditional seafood and the results are delicious....
Whether you use a fireplace to keep your home warm during cooler months or simply enjoy the ambiance of flames, having a fireplace at home can have many benefits. But if you have a wood-burning fireplace, you may not use your fireplace as much as...
Firefighting in Pensacola has deep roots that reach back more than two centuries. The city’s first known fire protection efforts began in 1810, when Spanish officials imported two fire engines, fifty leather buckets, hoses, and nozzles from a British firm to help safeguard the growing...
Bruce Beach, a 10-acre property along Pensacola Bay in downtown Pensacola, sat vacant and largely forgotten for nearly five decades before its recent revitalization. Once overlooked, it now enters a new era as both a community park and a space of remembrance....
The next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup is set for August 23, 2025 covering parts Northeast Pensacola....
Nestled in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Plaza Ferdinand VII has witnessed centuries of transformation—and power, in every sense of the word. This historic photo, taken around the turn of the 20th century, shows the plaza at a time when horse-drawn carriages shared the streets...
Join us at the Pensacola Seafood Festival for live cooking demonstrations from some of Pensacola’s top chefs....
We’re incredibly proud to share that one of our very own Pensacola Energy team members, Yvette Paradis has been recognized with the “Florida’s Finest” Award by U.S. Senator Ashley Moody for her, life-saving actions while on the job....
Looking to upgrade your outdoor living space? Here are four reasons why installing a natural gas fire pit could be your answer....
Whether warming up the living room with a voice command or getting a text when your laundry’s done, today’s natural gas smart appliances make life easier, safer and more comfortable. And here’s a bonus: Installing smart devices can boost your home’s resale value by up...
