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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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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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