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Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned a Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that... Continue Reading

The JEA board of directors accepted the resignation of Managing Director and CEO Jay Stowe at a special board meeting today. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Northeast Florida for the past several years as the Managing Director and CEO of JEA,” Stowe said. “By far,... Continue Reading

Three Florida municipal electric utilities have earned re-designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation again this year are Kissimmee Utility Authority, Fort... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. The utility earned Diamond Status in the category for utilities with 250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. More than 160... Continue Reading

This past weekend, Florida public power participants brought home more than half of the awards, including the first-place overall apprentice and journeyman, presented at American Public Power Association’s 22nd annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held April 5-6, in Lafayette, Louisiana.... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Wednesday, April 10 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of... Continue Reading

As electric vehicle ownership continues to increase nationwide, KUA is excited to introduce its electric vehicle charging program, allowing residential customers the ability to conveniently charge their vehicles at home. The KUA home EV charger is a 7.68kW/240 volt charger and depending on the EV... Continue Reading

Moore’s Creek is a lifeline for Manatees seeking warmer, fresh water Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) proudly announces the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific article that confirms manatees continue to rely on Fort Pierce’s Moore’s Creek as a passive thermal basin... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in appointment to the utility’s board of directors. Members of the Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board of Directors are non-paid officials who serve as policymakers for the utility. This is a five-year term beginning... Continue Reading

The Lakeland City Commission voted today to lower the electric fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers for the next fiscal quarter (April/May/June 2024). Sandra Ruede, Fuels Manager, recommended lowering the fuel charge by $2.00 from $38.00 to $36.00 during a presentation on Friday, March 1,... Continue Reading

This past Saturday, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized excellence in Florida public power at an awards banquet where the winners of the FMEA Safety Awards were announced. FMEA recognizes and rewards safe operations through its annual Safety Awards. Utilities are placed... Continue Reading

Yesterday, in Jacksonville, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) held its annual Florida Lineman Competition Rodeo, which brings electric lineworkers from all over the state together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Competitors took on various... Continue Reading