Year: 2018
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Year: 2018
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Raccoon Knocks Out Power to Thousands in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla., December 30, 2018 – A foraging raccoon triggered a widespread power outage in Kissimmee this afternoon, leaving 3,218 customers of Kissimmee Utility Authority without electricity for a half hour. The raccoon climbed onto a 13,200-volt piece of electrical equipment inside the utility’s Airport Substation at 1:38 p.m. Sunday, causing three primary feeder lines…
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Kissimmee Utility Authority Wraps Up eBill Contest
Kissimmee Utility Authority wrapped up its 2-month eBill contest today after announcing its last weekly winner. If you had signed up for eBill or were already signed up, your name was automatically entered into a random drawing for either a Nest Learning Thermostat or Ring Video Doorbell. The winners were announced through Facebook Live and…
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City Commission Reappoints Jeanne Van Meter to KUA Board
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2018 – The Kissimmee City Commission on Tuesday appointed Jeanne Van Meter to a second five-year term on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. Van Meter was originally appointed to the board in 2011 to complete an unfinished term, following the death of director Jim Kasper. In 2015, she was…
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Five Energy-Saving Gift Ideas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and a great time to remember that energy efficiency is a gift that keeps on giving in lower utility bills and increased home comfort year-round. Here’s our Top 5 energy-saving gift ideas that won’t break your holiday budget: Pressure cooker. These pots – great for preparing rice,…
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Utility Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year’s
KISSIMMEE, Fla., December 17, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. Regular utility business hours will resume on Wednesday, December 26. Utility offices will also be closed for New Year’s Day on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.…
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Engineer Honored as KUA Employee of the Year
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2018 – Senior engineer Jeff Sizemore has been named Kissimmee Utility Authority’s 2018 employee of the year. The award recognizes and rewards exemplary performance by a KUA employee based on both performance of their responsibilities as outlined in their job description and on their specific contributions to the mission, goals and…
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KUA’s Jim Welsh Named Grand Marshal of Kissimmee Holiday Parade
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 7, 2018 – Retiring Kissimmee Utility Authority president and general manager Jim Welsh has been named grand marshal of Saturday’s Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Kissimmee. Welsh has served as head of Kissimmee’s electric utility since 1982, guiding it through the most significant period of growth in its 117-year history. Welsh…
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Calculate Energy Savings This Holiday Season
Households traditionally use more energy during the holidays. Decorative lights, for example, can drive up energy use. The good news is with a little knowledge, customers can manage their energy use while keeping traditions in place. To give customers a resource to help save money this holiday season, Kissimmee Utility Authority provides a web-based holiday…
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Five Ways to Cut Your Winter Energy Costs
There’s just three weeks until the official start of winter—is your home winter energy efficient? With the cooler weather settling into Kissimmee and the holiday decorations starting to come out, consider these five tips to make sure your home is winter energy efficient this holiday season: Take advantage of heat from the sun – Open…
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Winners of KUA Electrical Safety Calendar Contest Announced
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority today announced the winners of its 25th annual student calendar art contest. Open to Osceola County students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the contest is designed to promote electrical safety among students and their families. This year, a total of 1,201 entries were received from 25…