Monthly Archives: July 2014

Summer Heat Equals Higher Utility Bills

Posted July 27, 2014 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 28, 2014 – Near-record electricity consumption this month by customers of Kissimmee Utility Authority will likely lead to higher power bills in the coming weeks. The recent heat wave combined with the lack of afternoon thunderstorms has forced air conditioners to work overtime. “As temperatures rise, so does demand for air conditioning,”… Read more »

KUA Board Adopts $222 Million Budget

Posted July 9, 2014 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 10, 2014 – The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors on Wednesday approved a $222 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2015. The vote came after a workshop and public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is $7.4 million, or three percent, higher than the 2014 budget and marks… Read more »

Protect Your Family from Electric Shock Drowning

Posted July 2, 2014 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 3, 2014 – The Fourth of July holiday is not only one of the most popular boating days of the season, but it is also the deadliest. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Fourth of July, combined with Memorial Day and Labor Day, typically account for more than one third of… Read more »