Category: News

For immediate release — Aug. 19, 2021   KISSIMMEE — As the heat index in the Kissimmee region topped 107 degrees this week, residents have set a new all-time record for electricity use. Kissimmee Utility Authority recorded an instantaneous system peak of 400.1 megawatts at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, eclipsing the previous record of 398.1 megawatts…

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For immediate release — July 21, 2021   NAPLES — At their annual conference in Naples, members of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) elected Brian Horton, President and General Manager, CEO of Kissimmee Utility Authority, as vice president of the organization’s board of directors. “This past year has been more than challenging, but Florida’s…

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For immediate release — July 9, 2021   KISSIMMEE— Responding promptly to customer concerns, maintaining high system reliability, and having knowledgeable and courteous employees helped Kissimmee Utility Authority to continue earning high marks for overall customer satisfaction in 2021, according to the results of a third-party survey released by the utility. The 38-question telephone survey,…

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For immediate release — July 7, 2021   KISSIMMEE— The Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors on Wednesday approved a $239 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022. The vote came after several Board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 3.9 % increase from the 2021…

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For immediate release — June 28, 2021   KISSIMMEE— Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 5. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6. Customers wishing to make a bill payment can do so through the utility’s automated telephone…

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For immediate release — June 28, 2021   KISSIMMEE— Today marks the 120th anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “We’re thrilled to celebrate 120 years of electric service in our community. We continue to embrace our rich history as we carry out our mission to  provide reliable and economical services to our customers while…

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For immediate release — June 1, 2021   KISSIMMEE — As the start of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today, Kissimmee Utility Authority released its 2021 Osceola Hurricane Handbook, a free comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents. A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, Toho Water…

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For immediate release — May 24, 2021   KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, June 1. Customers wishing to make a bill payment can do so through the utility’s automated…

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For immediate release — April13, 2021   KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Thursday, April 15 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of activities, including both live-action training and table top…

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    For immediate release — March 23, 2021 KISSIMMEE—Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation at the diamond level, the highest level of designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities…

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