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Kissimmee Utility Authority has appointed Rhonda Reaves-Smith as the utility's vice president of customer service, effective August 1. With over two decades of utility customer service experience, Reaves-Smith will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to KUA. Reaves-Smith will report to KUA... Continue Reading

On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors approved a $293 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2025. The vote came after several Board discussions and a public hearing on the budget. The approved budget is a 2.4 percent decrease from the 2024 budget. The... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority has launched a new online energy assessment tool to assist customers with managing their energy bill, just in time for the summer heat. The online tool allows customers to take a short 5-minute survey with specific information about their home and energy consumption... Continue Reading

FPUA lineworkers provided mutual aid to restore power after tornadoes knocked out grid Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in Tallahassee last month, following three... Continue Reading

National awards recognize service to industry and contributions to their communities. Continue Reading

The Kissimmee City Commission on Tuesday appointed Melissa Thacker to a five-year term on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. Thacker is a Sr. Project Manager at Balfour Beatty US, and has lived in Kissimmee for the past 30 years. Thacker graduated from University of Florida with... Continue Reading

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) announces a multi-year plan to modernize its electric service pricing structures and share costs more equitably. OUC proposes to empower electric customers to better manage their energy use and save money. A Public Workshop will be held... Continue Reading

JEA has hired Jody L. Brooks as chief administrative officer to lead oversight of the utility’s critical infrastructure protection and compliance, audit services, corporate records retention and other areas. Brooks also will work with Jacksonville’s Office of General Counsel to oversee... Continue Reading

To reduce energy consumption and make critical repairs to homes in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside, a federal Department of Energy grant will allow 70+ homeowners to participate in the new Restore, Repair and Resilience Program. LIFT JAX, the Historic Eastside Community Development... Continue Reading

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Edward Bielarski, Craig Carter, Eric Lawson, David Haslam, and Robert “Chip” Skinner to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Edward BielarskiBielarski is the former General Manager of Gainesville Regional Utilities.... Continue Reading

JEA has finalized agreements for the development of three renewable energy solar facilities within its Jacksonville service territory, another step in the utility’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future. All together, the solar sites will have an available output of 200 megawatts... Continue Reading

Savings will take effect July 1 as temperatures and energy usage rise OUC – The Reliable One’s customers soon will see an electric fuel rate decrease. Today, OUC’s Board of Commissioners approved a 5% reduction in customer electric bills that will take effect July... Continue Reading