Year: 2019
KUA | Archives for 2019 |
Year: 2019
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KUA Offices Closed for Labor Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., August 26, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through the utility’s automated…
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#ThankALineman: KUA Celebrates Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., August 26, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority proudly celebrates Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day today to honor the skilled brave men and women across the state who work in one of the nation’s most dangerous professions. In 2012, the Florida House of Representatives introduced a resolution honoring the men and women in Florida who…
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What to Do With Your Pets During a Hurricane
While the first priority in any emergency situation should be ensuring the safety of yourself, your family, neighbors and friends, it’s important to remember the needs of non-human significant others. Family pets need care and attention during hurricanes, too. Keep this checklist handy to make sure you have not overlooked preparations to ensure their health…
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6 College Dorm Hazards and How to Avoid Them
There are more than 3,500 fires on college campuses every year. If you or a loved one is heading off to college this semester, Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you to follow these simple tips to prevent electric accidents and fires: OVERLOADED OUTLETS | Do not overload extension cords, power strips or outlets. Use power strips…
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National Garage Sale Day
Tomorrow is National Garage Sale Day and a good reminder that it may be time to replace your home appliances to improve the overall efficiency of your home. While an appliance may not be running at maximum efficiency, selling it in a garage sale is an option for extra cash toward an upgrade. So, let’s…
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KUA Strikes Gold, Wins 6 Statewide Public Relations Awards
KISSIMMEE, Fla., August 8, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority won six awards at the 2019 Golden Image Awards, an annual statewide competition sponsored by the Florida Public Relations Association. The winners were announced Tuesday evening at the Association’s 81st annual conference in Tampa. The competition recognizes companies and organizations which exhibit and employ comprehensive public…
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6 Ways KUA Can Help Simplify Your Life
National Simplify Your Life Week begins Sunday, and Kissimmee Utility Authority offers a variety of ways to keep you from feeling weighed down. eBill – KUA offers an easy-to-use ebill program, a convenient and environmentally-friendly way to receive, review and pay your monthly utility bill from any desktop, tablet or phone. No envelopes. No postage…
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KUA Recognized As National Smart Energy Provider
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 31, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation and environmental initiatives that support a goal of providing low-cost, quality, safe, and reliable electric service. The SEP designation, which lasts…
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Masked Bandit Knocks Out Power to Thousands in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 30, 2019 – A rogue raccoon jumped the fence of a Kissimmee electrical substation early Tuesday morning, single-pawedly knocking out power to 2,844 customers of Kissimmee Utility Authority for an hour. The raccoon climbed onto a 13,200-volt breaker inside the utility’s Airport Substation at 5:01 a.m. Tuesday, causing three primary feeder lines…
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How NASA’s Inventions for Apollo 11 Benefit Our Lives Today
This weekend marks 50 years since NASA first put a man on the moon, but many of the technologies invented for the groundbreaking Apollo space program are still used in our lives on Earth today. Here’s a list of some of the most interesting inventions: Attic Insulation. Insulating barriers made of metalized foil laid over…