KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 1, 9:00 a.m. – William N. “Bill” Groover, line crew supervisor for Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), retires today after 42 years, one month and three days of service to the electric utility. Groover, 62, was honored this morning by KUA’s board of directors and presented with proclamations from the utility and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2005
KUA to Host 2006 Florida Lineman’s Rodeo
KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 25, 5:00 p.m. – The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has announced the selection of Kissimmee, Fla. as the host city of the 2006 Florida Lineman’s Competition & Lineworker Training Workshop. The sixth annual competition, which is expected to draw hundreds of participants and spectators, will be hosted by Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA)… Read more »
KUA Announces Record Downloads of 2005 Hurricane Guide
KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 23, 4:00 p.m. – Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida’s sixth largest community-owned electric utility, today announced that it has achieved record breaking success with the online distribution of its 2005 Osceola Hurricane Handbook. In the first 72 hours following the guide’s debut on May 18, the utility recorded more than 1,000 downloads of… Read more »
KUA Issues 2005 Hurricane Preparation Guide
Above-Average Year for Hurricane Activity PredictedKISSIMMEE, Fla., May 18, 12:00 noon – Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida’s sixth largest community-owned electric utility, is offering free copies of its 2005 Osceola Hurricane Handbook. The popular guides, which are offered annually to Osceola County residents, are developed by the utility to help individuals and families prepare for the… Read more »
KUA Ranked Among Central Florida’s ‘Best Places to Work’
KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 16, 9:00 a.m. – Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida’s sixth largest community-owned electric utility, has been named one of Central Florida’s best places to work. The finalists were selected based on the results of online confidential surveys completed by employees of dozens of nominated companies throughout the region. Conducted by the Orlando Business… Read more »