Kissimmee Utility Authority Earns National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations

Kissimmee Utility Authority has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2022. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities.

APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription-based eReliability Tracker service. Once per year, APPA’s Reliability Team compares this data to national statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of electric utilities.

“We are honored to receive this recognition. It is a testament to the hard work of all our staff to ensure that we keep Kissimmee powered.” -Brian Horton, President and General Manager, Kissimmee Utility Authority

On average, KUA customers were out of service for 34 minutes in 2022, compared to all U.S. electric utilities, who were out for 140 minutes. Our Cane Island Power Plant’s Units 3 and 4 combined availabilities again exceeded the national average with an availability factor of 89.63%.

“It’s encouraging to see year after year that public power’s track record for providing highly reliable service is backed up by data,” said APPA Director of Research and Development Paul Zummo. “These utilities are the best of the best when it comes to keeping the lights on. And these communities should be proud of their local power providers and appreciate the hard work that goes into earning this recognition.”

Founded in 1901, KUA is Florida’s sixth largest community-owned utility powering 90,000 customers in Osceola County, Florida. For more information, visit www.kua.com.

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Osceola school district names 2023 outstanding school volunteers of the year

The Osceola School District has named the three individuals as its 2023 Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year in recognition of their exceptional commitment to student learning and success.

Youth Volunteer of the Year: Riley Wigand- Student at Harmony High who volunteers at Harmony Community School

Riley volunteers at least six hours each week at Harmony Community School, donating over 150 hours this school year alone. She has had a direct impact with the foundation of learning for 23 first-grade students who rely on her help at least one day a week on a variety of projects during Drawing Club. With Riley’s extra set of hands, these students have created over 170 different pieces of art. As a Senior at Harmony High School, Riley teaches the students the importance of setting goals and working hard by sharing her future college plans, which is an important part of the school’s AVID program. Riley works tirelessly to assist wherever she can help, and she is always willing to work on the next classroom project.

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By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola