Category: Blog
Category: Blog
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10 Back to School Energy/Safety Tips
Osceola County Schools reopened this month, which means an estimated 70,000 young adults have returned to the classroom to begin the 2023-2024 school year. As families settle into their busy school routines and after-school routines at home, there are a few fundamental electrical safety and energy conservation tips to keep in mind.
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Peak Hurricane Season Approaching
While hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, its peak usually arrives halfway through the season in early September, with most hurricane activity occurring mid-August through mid-October. The timing of last year’s late-season hurricanes demonstrates the fact that a hurricane can come at any point during the season. Hurricanes Ian and Nicole came nearly…
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KUA is Prepared For Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is officially here, and KUA is ready. We have a team of nearly 300 highly skilled employees prepared to respond to severe weather at a moment’s notice. KUA has updated its annual hurricane preparedness guide, which customers can obtain at no cost in three ways: Weather forecasters predict a below-average hurricane season with 13…
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Don’t Sweat it! There’s Tools to Manage Your Summer Energy Bill
Your monthly electricity bills are calculated by multiplying the amount of electricity you use each month by the per-unit cost of electricity. During the summer, Central Florida’s high temperatures and humidity can drive up electricity usage, leading to higher bills. As your utility provider, we want you to know that you have the power to…
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Receive Tax Credits for Energy Upgrades
The U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® program has increased tax credits for a variety of home energy efficiency upgrades. These increased federal tax credits are available until 2032. Customers can file for them as part of their annual federal income tax return. Experts recommend starting with a home energy audit, which can identify high-impact areas that…
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What it Means to be Community Powered
What is Public Power? KUA customers are more than just customers — they’re customer-owners! A public power utility is owned and operated by the community it serves. It exists to provide a public service to the local residents and businesses. Public power utilities are directly accountable to their community owners. Florida has 33 public power…
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Free Family Events Powered by KUA
Movie in the Park KUA has brought family-friendly movies and other activities to Kissimmee Lakefront Park since 2015. Our “Movie in the Park” events have become much anticipated and widely attended among Osceola County families as KUA’s unique way of giving back to the community we serve. Held on the first Friday of the month,…
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Get a Head Start on the Heat with a Free Home Energy Audit
In-person Audit Did you know that the direction you close your horizontal blinds can significantly impact the intensity of the sun’s rays in your home? Did you know that heat pumps and central air conditioners work less effectively with flowers or bushes growing around them? As temperatures increase and spring on the horizon, KUA wants…
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Fill the Air with Love on Valentine’s Day, Not Metallic Balloons
Valentine’s Day is here and Kissimmee Utility Authority is warning residents about the public safety risks associated with helium-filled Mylar or metallic balloons. More metallic balloons are sold on Valentine’s Day than any other holiday and, not surprisingly, it’s also the same day that utilities across the country experience numerous metallic balloon-related power outages. Metallic…
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Keep Energy In Mind With 5 Holiday Tips
This year, spend less money on your energy bill and keep more for presents by following a few holiday energy tips. Deck the Halls … with LED lights! LEDs are brighter and consume far less energy than incandescent bulbs. They also give off far less heat, making them safer. Check out the KUA holiday lighting…