Category: News

For immediate release — Nov. 7, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority is being recognized by The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in our communities beyond efficient delivery of affordable, reliable, and clean energy. FMEA recognized public power utilities…

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For immediate release — Nov. 1, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, Nov. 3, at the Veterans Lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The movie event is part of KUA’s annual 6-month Movie in the Park series, held…

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For immediate release — Oct. 4, 2023 KISSIMMEE — For 10 years KUA has been bringing the community free movies, popcorn and family fun during the utility’s annual 6-month Movie in the Park series in partnership with the City of Kissimmee.  The 2023-2024 movies season kicks off on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Veterans Lawn…

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For immediate release — Oct 2, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 1-7, along with 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. As part of the celebration, KUA is bringing an energizing educational lesson to local schools with the help of the…

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For immediate release — August 30, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Due to Hurricane Idalia, Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Customer Service Center is closed today, Wednesday, Aug. 30. The utility’s call center will continue to operate during normal business hours on Wednesday, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., to accommodate utility payments and other services. KUA’s customer service representatives…

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For immediate release — August 30, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority crews are en route to Tallahassee this afternoon to assist with the restoration of power after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida Wednesday morning. The crews departed Kissimmee just after 2 p.m. As part of KUA’s mutual-aid agreement with…

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For immediate release — August 29, 2023 KISSIMMEE — In anticipation of a potential impact from Hurricane Idalia, Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Customer Service Center will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The utility’s call center will continue to operate during normal business hours on Wednesday, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., to accommodate utility…

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For immediate release — August 28, 2023 KISSIMMEE — In anticipation of a potential impact from Tropical Storm Idalia, Kissimmee Utility Authority has activated its Emergency Operations Plan. The utility is currently operating at Alert Level 3 and will advance to Alert Level 4 once the storm is within 24 hours of impacting its 85-square mile…

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For immediate release — August 21, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority invites Osceola County students to showcase their artistic expression to promote energy conversation in the utility’s 30th Annual Calendar Art Contest. The annual contest is open to Osceola County students enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade, including public, charter, private, and homeschooled students. In…

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For immediate release — August 9, 2023 KISSIMMEE — As the heat index in the Kissimmee region topped 110 degrees on Tuesday, residents set a new all-time record for electricity use. Kissimmee Utility Authority recorded an instantaneous system peak of 439.2 megawatts at 5:12 p.m. on Tuesday. On Monday, the utility recorded a system peak load…

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