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For immediate release — Oct 2, 2023

KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 1-7, along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.

As part of the celebration, KUA is bringing an energizing educational lesson to local schools with the help of the Monster Detective Collective Learning Lab. During this one-hour Learning Lab, the Monster Detectives will teach students how energy is made, how it’s used, and how they can reduce their energy use. Students will be empowered to lead their families in making wise energy use choices, and, they’ll receive a free engaging activity book to continue their learning at home.

As a not-for-profit, public power utility, KUA is always looking for ways to better serve the community. That is why the utility partnered with local schools to share a fun, energy-themed lesson! Instilling responsible energy-use habits at a young age is a powerful way to increase energy efficiency in the community and save customers money. Everyone uses power every day, but most people rarely think about where it comes from. It is our mission to increase our community’s understanding of energy, how it is used, and the local men and women who work to keep our lights on every day.

In addition to the Monster Detective Collective, KUA will spend the week engaging with local schools and community members to celebrate Public Power Week.

Activities include:

· On Monday, Oct. 2 KUA’s new Suncatcher solar trailer will make a stop at Deerwood Elementary School for an informational solar presentation to third through fifth graders.

· On Tuesday, Oct. 3 KUA staff will visit Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry to bring the Monster Detective Collective Learning Lab to second grade students.

· On Wednesday, Oct. 4 KUA staff will visit Ventura Elementary to bring the Monster Detective Collective Learning Lab to second grade students.

· On Friday, Oct. 6 KUA will kick off its annual free 6-month Movie in the Park Series. The event will feature “The Mario Bros. Movie,” shown on a giant 50-foot screen. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the movie at 7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy KUA’s inflatable Kids Power Zone, a craft station, photo booth, free popcorn, and prize giveaways.

Follow us on social media as we celebrate the public power week and tell us what local ownership means to you.

About Public Power Week

Public Power Week is an annual national observance coordinated by the American Public Power Association. The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-ownedutilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. The Association represents public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 93,000 people they employ. It advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Its members strengthen their communities by providing superior service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power. More at www.PublicPower.org

Founded in 1901, KUA is Florida’s sixth largest community-owned utility, powering 90,000 customers in Osceola County, Florida. For more information, visit www.kua.com.

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