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KUA Crews Head to Panhandle to Assist with Power Restoration Following Hurricane Isaias
KISSIMMEE— Kissimmee Utility Authority crews deployed to DeFuniak Springs, FL this afternoon to assist Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Inc. (CHELCO) with restoring power in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. The crews departed Kissimmee just after 1 p.m. As part of KUA’s mutual-aid agreement with utilities across the nation, the utility sent 12 linemen, a mechanic and a…
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KUA Board Elects Officers
KISSIMMEE— During its monthly meeting held Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors held its annual election of officers. The board elected the following members who hold the following officer positions: Chairman: Melissa ThackerVice Chairman: Rae HemphillSecretary: Reginald Hardee Assistant Secretary: Michele Lebron Director: Manuel Ortega The six-member board sets policy direction for the utility.…
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KUA Named Central Florida Top Workplace for Fourth Consecutive Year
ORLANDO — For the fourth year in a row, Kissimmee Utility Authority received a Top Workplaces award by the Orlando Sentinel’s 2026 Top Workplaces program. KUA joined the area’s top 134 dynamic companies, which made the list based on achieving high employee satisfaction and being committed to making their company a great place to work. KUA…
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KUA Kicks off Movie in the Park Season with ‘Toy Story 5’
KISSIMMEE — KUA is thrilled to kick off its 2026-2027 Movie in the Park season on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Veterans Lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee. The free movie event is part of KUA’s annual 6-month Movie in the Park series, held on the first Friday of…
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KUA Offices to close for Labor Day
KISSIMMEE— Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Customers wishing to make a bill payment can do so through the utility’s online portal, at my.kua.com, at any area Amscot Financial location,…
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KUA Board Chairman Receives State Policymaker Award
Palm Beach, Fla. — At its annual conference banquet in Palm Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) presented Kissimmee Utility Authority Board Chairman Manuel Ortega with the Policymaker Award. The Policymaker Award is awarded to a local elected or appointed official who has demonstrated a strong commitment to public power. Ortega has been a…
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KUA Adopts $328 Million Budget
KISSIMMEE — On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $328 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027. The vote came after board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The $328 million budget includes $153 million for fuel and purchased power, which is a slight increase over the…
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KUA Offices to close for Independence Day
KISSIMMEE— Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3. Regular utility business hours will resume on Monday, July 6. Customers wishing to make a bill payment can do so through the utility’s online portal, at my.kua.com, at any area Amscot Financial location,…
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KUA Board Chairman receives National Public Official Award
BOSTON — Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board Chairman, Manuel Ortega, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The award recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to the goals of the American Public Power Association. Ortega has served on the KUA Board of…
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Kissimmee Utility Authority Breaks Ground on $20 million Electrical Substation
KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee Utility Authority broke ground on a new $20 million substation Wednesday, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility’s electric system. “The Van Meter substation is a significant investment in Kissimmee’s future; a project that will strengthen our electric system and support the continued growth of…