Year: 2018
KUA | Archives for 2018 |
Year: 2018
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5 Must-Haves for Your Hurricane Survival Kit
September 10 is the peak of hurricane season—are you prepared? Get the Osceola Hurricane Handbook now. A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, UF IFAS Extension in Osceola County and Positively Osceola, the 40-page handbook includes information on emergency shelters, evacuation routes, generator safety and power outage restoration as…
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Swimming Pool Safety Tips
With a long weekend ahead, most of us plan to enjoy the warm weather by swimming in our backyard pools. Before diving into the weekend, review these tips to keep your family safe: Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. Consider fencing your pool to avoid accidental falls and slips. You may also want to…
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KUA Offices Closed for Labor Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., August 31, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through the utility’s automated…
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Kissimmee Utility Authority Recognizes August 26 as Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
Kissimmee Utility Authority will join the state to celebrate Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 26 in honor of the men and women who risk their lives daily to ensure reliable delivery of electricity throughout Florida. Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day was designated by the Florida House of Representatives in 2012 in memory of Marc…
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KUA Breaks Ground on Largest Electrical Substation in Kissimmee
Kissimmee Utility Authority has begun construction on a new $20 million electrical substation in Kissimmee, the largest substation in its 85-square mile service area. The Domingo Toro Substation will provide power for current and future customers in east Kissimmee, including NeoCity—a new 500-acre master-planned technology district being developed by Osceola County. NeoCity is slated to…
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Back-to-School Dorm Safety
Back-to-school season is here and if you have kids going off to college there are several preparations to consider for the start of the school year. Before decorating the dorm or apartment, it’s important to practice electrical safety to make sure your kids have a safe semester. Follow these five electrical safety tips to ensure…
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KUA Receives National Commendation for Electric Restoration Efforts in Florida, Puerto Rico
Kissimmee Utility Authority today received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support of electric power restoration efforts in Florida and Puerto Rico in 2017. Following Hurricane Irma in September, KUA restored power to its customers in Kissimmee within 75 hours of the storm before sending lineworkers and power plant technicians…
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Five Steps to Follow Before You Dig
When doing yard work around the house, you may not realize it but there could be underground utility lines on or near your property. When these lines are damaged, it can affect vital services from being connected. It’s important to be aware of the location of these lines to avoid harming yourself or your neighbors.…
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Heat Wave Spurs Record Electricity Use in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla., August 9, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s 74,000 customers used more electricity Wednesday than at any time in the utility’s 117-year history, thanks to scorching temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes that had air conditioners working overtime. KUA recorded an instantaneous system peak of 374.5 megawatts (MW) at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, eclipsing the previous…
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Stay Safe from Scammers
Every day, thousands of customers and small businesses are targeted by impostors claiming to represent a utility, demanding immediate payment for allegedly past-due electricity. Don’t fall into the trap. Read our warning signs so you can help us #StopScams. If contacted by a suspicious individual representing KUA, hang up or close the door – These…