Monthly Archives: March 2013

KUA Warns of Utility Scam

Posted March 27, 2013 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 28, 2013 – Kissimmee Utility Authority is warning residents to be on the lookout for potential scam artists who pose as utility workers to steal money from customers. Nearly one dozen KUA customers have reported receiving phone calls that claim their electricity will be turned off within hours unless they make an… Read more »

KUA Named Fit-Friendly Company

Posted March 25, 2013 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 26, 2013 – For the second year in a row, Kissimmee Utility Authority has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a Gold-level Fit-Friendly Company. The program recognizes companies that champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace. Fit-Friendly companies reach… Read more »

KUA Earns National Award for Reliable Electric Operations

Posted March 25, 2013 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 26, 2013 – The American Public Power Association on Monday awarded its Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) platinum award to the Kissimmee Utility Authority for providing customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. KUA was one of 90 utilities honored nationwide. The RP3 designation recognizes public power utilities… Read more »

KUA Linemen Lasso National Rodeo Win

Posted March 24, 2013 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 25, 2013 – In a competition that measures safety, skill and speed, linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority bested 58 teams from across the nation on Saturday to take home the top prize in the American Public Power Association’s 13th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held in Kissimmee. The rodeo is the ultimate… Read more »

KUA Linemen to Compete in National Rodeo

Posted March 17, 2013 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 18, 2013 – Some of the best linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority will compete against linemen from electric utilities across the nation this Saturday, March 23, in Kissimmee. Hosted by KUA, the American Public Power Association’s13th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo is the ultimate venue for public power lineworkers to demonstrate their… Read more »