Year: 2019
KUA | Archives for 2019 |
Year: 2019
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KUA and 11 Other Florida Utilities Break Ground on One of the Largest Municipal Solar Projects in the Nation
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 18, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority today participated in a groundbreaking event for the Florida Municipal Solar Project, a large-scale solar energy project that will enable KUA to provide renewable energy to its customers, beginning next summer. One of the largest municipally-backed solar projects in the United States, the Florida Municipal Solar…
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America Recycles Day
Today is America Recycles Day, a nationally-recognized day that celebrates and promotes recycling in the U.S. Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you there are a variety of ways you can contribute with items such as unused electronics or even LED lightbulbs. Here are ways to properly dispose electronics and lightbulbs: Electronics: Unwanted electronics should be…
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Utility Offices Closed for Veterans Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 4, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through the utility’s automated…
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KUA Wins 3 Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards
KISSIMMEE, Fla., October 31, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority won three 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 53rd annual Customer Connections Conference held this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. The awards honored electric utilities…
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Stay Alert, Stay Alive: 10 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
Happy Halloween! It’s been a spooky season but tonight is the night when millions of trick-or-treaters will prowl the streets in search of candy. While it’s a night for some scary fun, it’s important to remember road and pedestrian safety. Here’s a chilling statistic: Children are more than twice as likely to be struck by…
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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…
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10 Ways to Save While Doing Laundry for National Savings Day
Laundry can be an expensive chore to do with a washer and dryer being among the costliest appliances to operate. According to the Department of Energy, a washer and dryer use about 1,359 kwh on average alone—that’s more than other appliances like a dishwasher and refrigerator combined! Tomorrow is National Savings Day and Kissimmee Utility…
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KUA Receives Statewide Community Service Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 11, 2019 – The Florida Municipal Electric Association has presented its 2019 Building Strong Communities Award to Kissimmee Utility Authority for the utility’s strong commitment to addressing community needs during the past year. KUA was one of 14 utilities honored statewide. FMEA executive director Amy Zubaly presented the award to KUA during…
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Celebrating Public Power Week
Beginning Sunday, utilities across the U.S. will celebrate Public Power Week—a week used to educate the community on the benefits of public power. But what exactly is public power? Public power utilities are not-for-profit entities owned by their communities. Across the U.S., 2,011 public power utilities power 49 million people in 49 states and five…
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KUA Board Elects Officers; Van Meter Sworn in for New Term
KISSIMMEE, Fla., October 2, 2019 – During its monthly meeting held Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors welcomed a returning board member and held its annual election of officers. Jeanne Van Meter, a retired realtor and former Kissimmee city commissioner, took the oath of office to begin a new five-year term on the…