Year: 2018
KUA | Archives for 2018 |
Year: 2018
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6 Space Heater Safety Tips That May Save Your Life
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2018 – As temperatures in Central Florida cool down this week, Kissimmee Utility Authority encourages customers to keep safety in mind when using portable electric space heaters. Space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home in cold weather, but they also increase the risk of fire…
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Shop For Energy Savers This Black Friday
If you’re looking to buy home upgrades this Black Friday, consider shopping for Energy Star Certified appliances. Here are some shopping tips before you hit the stores: Know where to look. Be aware that many appliances have a large “Energy Guide” label where you can find the ENERGY STAR logo. This tells you how much…
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Utility Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. Regular utility business hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 26. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through…
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Feast on Energy Savings this Thanksgiving
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 19, 2018 – As we prepare to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, it’s important to remember that extra cooking and baking can cause electric bills to go up. Kissimmee Utility Authority offers these 10 simple cooking tips to help keep energy costs down during the holiday season: When using an electric…
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Feast on Energy Savings this Thanksgiving
As we prepare to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, it’s important to remember that extra cooking and baking can cause electric bills to go up. Here’s are a few simple cooking tips to help keep your energy costs down during the holiday season: Clean stove burners and reflectors provide better heating, while saving energy.…
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Space Heater Safety
With some cooler weather rolling into Kissimmee next week, KUA reminds you to exercise caution when using space heaters. Check out these tips to keep yourself and those around you safe: Before using any space heater, read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels carefully. Inspect the heater for cracker, broken plugs or loose connections before…
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KUA Wins 2 Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority won two awards in the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards, a national competition sponsored annually by the American Public Power Association. The winners were announced at the association’s 52nd annual Customer Connections Conference held this week in Orlando, Florida. The awards honored electric utilities in…
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Utility Offices Closed for Veterans Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 8, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 13. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through the utility’s automated…
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Two Weeks Left to Participate in KUA’s 25th Annual Calendar Contest
The deadline for entries for Kissimmee Utility Authority’s 25th Annual Calendar of Electrical Safety contest is two weeks from today. The annual talent hunt is open to Osceola County students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 6, including public, private and home-schooled students. Students are asked to use crayons, markers, paints or computer-generated graphics to depict…
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Head-to-Toe: Halloween Costume Safety Tips Parents Should Know
When choosing or making a Halloween costume this spooky season, it’s important to consider these safety tips for your trick or treaters: If you are making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. Stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If your child…