Category: News

For immediate release — July 12, 2023 KISSIMMEE — On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $300 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024. The vote came after several Board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 3 percent decrease from the 2023 budget.…

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For immediate release — June 30, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. Regular utility business hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5. Customers wishing to make a bill payment can do so through the utility’s automated telephone system…

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For immediate release — June 28, 2023 KISSIMMEE — Today marks the 122nd anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “For 122 years, we’ve been keeping the lights on for our community, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager. “We will forever embrace our rich history as we carry…

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For immediate release — June 8,  2023 KISSIMMEE — Reginald Hardee took the oath of office on Wednesday, June 7, as a returning member of the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) board of directors. This appointment marks Hardee’s third to the KUA board; his first appointment was in October 2007. On May 16, 2023, Reginald Hardee…

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For immediate release — May 25,  2023 KISSIMMEE — With the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaching, Kissimmee Utility Authority released its 2023 Osceola Hurricane Handbook, a free, bilingual, comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents. A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, Toho Water Authority…

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For immediate release — May 25,  2023 KISSIMMEE — With the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaching, Kissimmee Utility Authority released its 2023 Osceola Hurricane Handbook, a free, bilingual, comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents. A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, Toho Water Authority…

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For immediate release — May 24,  2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30. Customers wishing to make a bill payment can do so through the utility’s automated telephone…

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For immediate release — April 12,  2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members took part in a mock disaster drill on Wednesday, April 12 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill involved a wide range…

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For immediate release — April 7,  2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2022. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data…

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For immediate release — March 31,  2023 KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, March 31, 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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