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KUA Linemen Lasso 9 Trophies at National Rodeo
KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 1, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority linemen brought home perfect scores and nine national trophies from Saturday’s 2018 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Raleigh, North Carolina, hosted by the American Public Power Association. Sixty-six teams and 145 apprentices from utilities across the U.S. gathered to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the…
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KUA Recognized as Reliable Public Power Provider
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 30, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Neil James, manager of distribution operations at Santee Cooper, South Carolina and chair of the Association’s RP3 Review Panel, presented the designations this morning…
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Six Apply for KUA Board
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 30, 2018 – Six residents have submitted applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. The deadline for completed applications was April 27. The outgoing director, Ethel Urbina, has served one term and is eligible for reappointment. Applicants must be registered voters, reside within Kissimmee city…
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Kissimmee Linemen in North Carolina for National Lineworker Rodeo
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 26, 2018 – Seven linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority have arrived in Raleigh, North Carolina to compete in this weekend’s 2018 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo. Hosted by the American Public Power Association, the annual event attracts top linemen from utilities across the United States to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the…
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Mock Disaster Response Exercise Underway in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 12, 2018 – In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, hundreds of Kissimmee Utility Authority employees are engaged in a full-scale mock disaster exercise this morning. Designed to test the preparedness of utility personnel to work cohesively in a crisis scenario, the four-hour drill involves a wide range of activities, including both…
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KUA Receives Industry Award for Storm Assistance
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 23, 2018 – The Florida Municipal Electric Association has presented Kissimmee Utility Authority with its “Restoring Communities Award” for the utility’s outstanding efforts to quickly and safely restore power to Florida communities in 2017. The award is presented to FMEA member utilities to recognize an outstanding response in assisting other electric utilities…
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KUA Linemen Place Third in Florida, Lasso 5 Trophies at Rodeo
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 15, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority linemen placed third statewide and brought home five trophies from Saturday’s 18th annual Florida Lineman Competition in Kissimmee, hosted by KUA and the Florida Municipal Electric Association. Twenty-one teams and 72 apprentices from utilities throughout Florida gathered at Osceola Heritage Park to demonstrate the safety, skill…
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KUA to Host Free Movie in the Park Featuring ‘The Greatest Showman”
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 15, 2018 – Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host its final Movie in the Park of the season on Friday, April 6 on the civic lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature the musical drama film “The Greatest Showman,” shown on a giant 32-foot…
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KUA Earns Statewide Recognition for Worker Safety
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 13, 2018 – The Florida Municipal Electric Association on Saturday presented its annual safety award to Kissimmee Utility Authority for the utility’s continued commitment to safe work practices during the past year. KUA earned the state’s third best safety record for electric utilities with 400,000 to 949,999 worker-hours of exposure. Entrants were…
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Kissimmee’s “Electric Cowboys” to Compete in Statewide Rodeo
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 7, 2018 – Thirteen linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority will compete against linemen from other utilities across the state in Saturday’s 18th annual Florida Lineman Competition in Kissimmee, sponsored by the Florida Municipal Electric Association and hosted by KUA. The purpose of the day-long rodeo is to demonstrate the skill, safety and teamwork…