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Winners of KUA Electrical Safety Calendar Contest Announced
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority today announced the winners of its 25th annual student calendar art contest. Open to Osceola County students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the contest is designed to promote electrical safety among students and their families. This year, a total of 1,201 entries were received from 25…
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6 Space Heater Safety Tips That May Save Your Life
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2018 – As temperatures in Central Florida cool down this week, Kissimmee Utility Authority encourages customers to keep safety in mind when using portable electric space heaters. Space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home in cold weather, but they also increase the risk of fire…
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Utility Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. Regular utility business hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 26. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through…
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Feast on Energy Savings this Thanksgiving
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 19, 2018 – As we prepare to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, it’s important to remember that extra cooking and baking can cause electric bills to go up. Kissimmee Utility Authority offers these 10 simple cooking tips to help keep energy costs down during the holiday season: When using an electric…
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KUA Wins 2 Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority won two awards in the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards, a national competition sponsored annually by the American Public Power Association. The winners were announced at the association’s 52nd annual Customer Connections Conference held this week in Orlando, Florida. The awards honored electric utilities in…
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Utility Offices Closed for Veterans Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 8, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12. Regular utility business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 13. Customers wishing to make a bill payment over the holiday weekend can do so through the utility’s automated…
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KUA Receives Statewide Community Service Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 25, 2018 – The Florida Municipal Electric Association has presented its 2018 Building Strong Communities Award to Kissimmee Utility Authority for the utility’s strong commitment to addressing community needs during the past year. KUA was one of 13 utilities honored statewide. FMEA executive director Amy Zubaly presented the award to KUA during…
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KUA to Host Free Movie in the Park Featuring ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, Nov. 2 on the veterans lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature the animated comedy film “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation,” shown on a giant 32-foot…
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KUA Crews Head to Tallahassee Ahead of Hurricane Michael
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 – In anticipation of widespread power outages following Hurricane Michael, Kissimmee Utility Authority today sent crews and equipment to Tallahassee to assist with storm restoration. KUA deployed 10 linemen and a convoy of vehicles and supplies to Florida’s capital city where they will stage safely overnight as the city of…
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KUA CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years
KISSIMMEE, Fla., October 3, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority president and general manager James C. Welsh on Tuesday announced his plans for retirement, effective March 31, 2019. He will continue as CEO while the utility’s board of directors conducts a search for his successor. Welsh has served as head of the electric utility since 1982,…