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Kissimmee Utility Authority will proudly celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 26 in honor of the skilled and brave men and women across Florida who work with thousands of volts of electricity atop power poles and lines to deliver safe and reliable power. In 2012, the Florida House of Representatives introduced a resolution honoring… Read more »

Kissimmee Utility Authority linemen brought home high marks and a trophy from Saturday’s 15th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Sacramento, California. Fifty-eight teams and 86 apprentices from municipal utilities across the nation gathered to recognize the profession of line work and demonstrate the safety, skill and endurance of electric linemen. The rodeo-style competition, held… Read more »

Kissimmee Utility Authority on May 22 unveiled the newest bucket truck in its fleet of response vehicles and used student artwork on the truck’s exterior to promote kite flying safety. The 8-ton truck features the photo and artwork of the utility’s 2015 student calendar art contest winner, fifth grader Lean Hour Tan from Holy Redeemer… Read more »

The linemen of Kissimmee Utility Authority are not only building a stronger electric system, they’re building a stronger community, too. April was National Autism Awareness Month which coincided with the 15th annual Florida Lineman Competition in Tallahassee, a statewide rodeo-style competition that demonstrates the safety, skill and endurance of electric linemen. To promote autism awareness… Read more »

Summer has arrived and along with it the peak season for lightning strikes. While lightning can happen year round in Florida, thunderstorms and lightning occur most often at this time of year. Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning. While it’s true a small percentage of lightning strike… Read more »