Category: News
Category: News
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#ThankALineman on National Lineman Appreciation Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 15, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority joins the U.S. Congress in recognizing Saturday as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the skilled brave men and women who work one of the most dangerous professions in America. By unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate in 2013 and U.S. House in 2017 approved separate resolutions…
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KUA to Lower Customer Bills Through August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 10, 2020 – In an effort to provide financial relief during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Kissimmee Utility Authority today announced it will utilize up to $8 million to offset fuel expenses for its residential and commercial customers, beginning May 1. As an example, the utility said residential customers who use…
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KUA Expands Assistance Programs to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 1, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) across its Osceola County service area. The utility is committed to performing its important role of delivering safe and reliable energy to its customers during this critical time. In its continuing response to the pandemic, KUA is supporting…
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KUA Launches New Online Customer Portal
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 25, 2020 – Customers of Kissimmee Utility Authority are now able to more easily access their accounts through a newly developed, mobile-friendly account management portal, launched by the utility on March 20. The portal, my.kua.com, gives customers the ability to complete some of the most common functions associated with their accounts, from…
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KUA Halts Disconnections During Coronavirus
Kissimmee Utility Authority is committed to maintaining reliable service, while also doing our part to limit the spread of coronavirus. We know this could be a time of hardship or financial difficulty for our customers, and we believe no customer should have to worry about losing service during this critical time. Therefore, we have temporarily…
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‘Kissimmee Round-Up’ Program Tops 4,000 Subscribers
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 10, 2020 – The Kissimmee Utility Authority this week enrolled its 4,000th customer in the utility’s Kissimmee Round-Up program. Launched by the utility in 2013, the program gathers voluntary contributions from participating customers by “rounding up” their monthly bills to the next dollar. For example, a customer’s bill of $110.73 would be…
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KUA Linemen to Compete in Statewide Rodeo
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 3, 2020 – Twelve linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority will compete against linemen from other utilities throughout the state in the 20th annual Florida Lineman Competition on Saturday, March 14 in Tallahassee. Hosted by the Florida Municipal Electric Association, the day-long rodeo allows electric linemen to demonstrate their skill, safety and teamwork…
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KUA to Host Free Movie in the Park Featuring ‘Frozen 2’
KISSIMMEE, Fla., February 14, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, March 6 at the veterans lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature Disney’s 2019 animated musical fantasy film “Frozen 2,” shown on a giant 50-foot screen.…
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Fill the Air with Love on Valentine’s Day, Not Metallic Balloons
KISSIMMEE, Fla., February 12, 2020 – 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…
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KUA to Host Free Student Days at Osceola County Fair
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 11, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority will host two student days at the 76th annual Osceola County Fair in Kissimmee. The KUA Student Days will feature free fair admission for all students (kindergarten – grade 12) on Thursday, Feb. 20 (gates open at 4 p.m.). Unlimited ride armbands will be available for…