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DeSantis Signs Undergrounding Bill
DeSantis Signs Undergrounding Bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that could lead to more underground power lines in hurricane-vulnerable Florida and vetoed two measures that would have imposed health care-related fees. The bill dealing with power lines (SB 796) came after millions of residents and businesses lost... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/28/2019


Hearing Sought on Major FPL Solar Plan
Hearing Sought on Major FPL Solar Plan

Pointing to the “extraordinary size of the program,” the state Office of Public Counsel is asking regulators to hold a detailed hearing about a Florida Power & Light proposal that includes adding 20 solar-power plants. The Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/28/2019


It’s a Solar-bration: KUA Unveils Solar Energy Education Trailer
It’s a Solar-bration: KUA Unveils Solar Energy Education Trailer

Kissimmee Utility Authority has unveiled a solar energy demonstration trailer to educate utility customers and students on solar energy production and battery storage, as well as energy conservation measures. Dubbed the “SunCatcher,” the towable trailer features an expanding solar... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/27/2019


OUC Aids Artificial Reef Project off Coast of St. Lucie County
OUC Aids Artificial Reef Project off Coast of St. Lucie County

Utility’s Donation of 200 Tons of Concrete Blocks Helps Create Marine Habitat ORLANDO – OUC’s contribution to an artificial reef project – more than 400,000 pounds of concrete blocks – now rests in 100 feet of water off the coast of St. Lucie County. The 200 tons of... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


Florida Public Power Utilities Snap Demand Records with Hot Weather
Florida Public Power Utilities Snap Demand Records with Hot Weather

Florida public power utilities Kissimmee Utility Authority and Orlando Utilities Commission reported that they set new power demand records this week with the arrival of soaring temperatures in the state. With temperatures soaring into the high 90s, a new all-time electric demand was set by OUC... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/26/2019


OUC Customers Set All-Time Power Use Record Monday
OUC Customers Set All-Time Power Use Record Monday

With temperatures soaring into the high 90s, a new all-time electric demand was set by OUC customers on Monday (June 24) at 5:04 p.m. – the most power ever used at one moment in the company’s 96-year history. Air conditioners working to cool homes and offices pushed demand by OUC... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/25/2019


Heat Wave Prompts Record-Breaking Electricity Use in Kissimmee
Heat Wave Prompts Record-Breaking Electricity Use in Kissimmee

For the second time in a month, Kissimmee residents have set a new all-time record for electricity use. Kissimmee Utility Authority recorded an instantaneous system peak of 388.8 megawatts (MW) at 4:37 p.m. Monday, eclipsing the previous record of 380.8 MW set on May 28. Monday’s... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/25/2019


Underground Power Lines Bill Goes to DeSantis
Underground Power Lines Bill Goes to DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday formally received a bill that could lead to an expansion of underground power lines in Florida, with supporters touting the measure as a way to help reduce electricity outages after hurricanes. A key part of the bill (SB 796) would change the way underground... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/25/2019


Utility Ballot Measure Sparks Battle
Utility Ballot Measure Sparks Battle

State leaders and powerful business groups are trying to kill a proposed constitutional amendment that would lead to major changes in the way Floridians get electricity. Opponents, including Attorney General Ashley Moody, legislative leaders, business groups and utilities, filed 13 briefs late... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/24/2019


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for May 2019
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison for May 2019

FMEA’s Bill Comparison for May 2019 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are $12.87 less than the average bills for investor-owned utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories; the City of Mount Dora reported the lowest bills in five... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/20/2019


OUC Upcycles Concrete to Tackle Weighty Problem of Ocean Conservation
OUC Upcycles Concrete to Tackle Weighty Problem of Ocean Conservation

Utility Donates 200 Tons of Material to Help Create Artificial Reef off Florida’s Coast Nearly 200 tons, about 400,000 pounds, of concrete will soon find a new purpose in helping revitalize marine ecosystems off the coast of southeast Florida. OUC – The Reliable One is donating the... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/20/2019


Retired KUA President Honored with National Public Power Service Award
Retired KUA President Honored with National Public Power Service Award

Retired Kissimmee Utility Authority president and general manager Jim Welsh was honored Tuesday by the American Public Power Association for his service to the association. APPA presented its Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award to Welsh as part of its national conference in Austin,... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/17/2019