Year: 2019
KUA | Archives for 2019 |
Year: 2019
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KUA’s Larry Mattern Elected Secretary of Statewide Power Agency
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 18, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s vice president of operations Larry Mattern was elected secretary of the Florida Municipal Power Agency’s board of directors and All-Requirements Project executive committee at the agency’s annual meeting held this week in Bonita Springs, Florida. Mattern was appointed as Kissimmee’s alternate to FMPA’s board of directors…
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How Electricity Took Man to the Moon on Apollo 11
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and man’s first moonwalk. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins journeyed eight days in space. Armstrong and Aldrin walked the moon’s surface and conducted experiments while Collins piloted the command module in the lunar orbit during their 22-hour…
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KUA Board Adopts $222 Million Budget
KISSIMMEE, Fla., July 10, 2019 – The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors on Wednesday approved a $222 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2020. The vote came after a workshop and public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 13 percent decrease from the 2019 budget. The decrease is related…
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4 Heat Safety Tips for a Safe 4th of July Weekend
It’s going to be a hot and humid Fourth of July weekend as a heat wave continues to grip Central Florida. Heat indices will peak into the 100s each day for most of the weekend. Kissimmee Utility Authority offers these simple tips to help reduce heat-related illnesses during the heat wave: Drink plenty of fluids…
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6 Monumental Firework Safety Tips for 4th of July
Independence Day is almost here, and while it’s a day to celebrate, let’s not forget about firework safety. In 2018, eight people died and over 12,000 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you’ll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe. Here…
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KUA Offices Closed for Independence Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 28, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Regular utility business hours will resume on Friday, July 5. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday can do so through the utility’s automated telephone…
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It’s a Solar-bration: KUA Unveils Solar Energy Education Trailer
KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 27, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority has unveiled a solar energy demonstration trailer (video) to educate utility customers and students on solar energy production and battery storage, as well as energy conservation measures. Dubbed the “SunCatcher,” the towable trailer features an expanding solar array of 14 photovoltaic panels totaling 1.6 kilowatts (kW),…
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Kissimmee Sets Another Electricity-Usage Record
KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 25, 2019 – For the second consecutive day, residents of Kissimmee have set a new all-time record for electricity use. Kissimmee Utility Authority recorded an instantaneous system peak of 398.1 megawatts (MW) at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, eclipsing Monday’s record of 388.8 MW. Above-normal temperatures combined with high humidity created a heat index…
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Heat Wave Prompts Record-Breaking Electricity Use in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla., June 24, 2019 – For the second time in a month, Kissimmee residents have set a new all-time record for electricity use. Kissimmee Utility Authority recorded an instantaneous system peak of 388.8 megawatts (MW) at 4:37 p.m. Monday, eclipsing the previous record of 380.8 MW set on May 28. Monday’s above-normal temperatures combined…
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10 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Season
Did you know that 43% of businesses that experience a disaster and have no emergency plan never reopen? Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you to have a plan to protect your workers and work flow before disaster strikes. Here are 10 things to get you started: Create an evacuation plan and post it on each level…