Kissimmee Utility Authority

Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

KUA chairman Manuel Ortega becomes 2nd local winner of national APPA award

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A second local public utility official has been honored by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with a national award for their contributions and service to their communities and customers.
Kissimmee Utility Authority President and General Manager Brian Horton

Kissimmee Utility Authority President and General Manager Brian Horton

NEWS BRIEFS — KUA’s Horton named to FRCC Board of Directors

Submitted By Kissimmee Utility Authority
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Kissimmee Utility Authority President and General Manager Brian Horton has been elected secretary/treasurer of the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council’s (FRCC) Board of Directors.The FRCC is comprised of top-level executive members elected within six sectors and directed by a stakeholder Board...
Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its annual Electrical Safety Calendar and announced its 12 elementary school winners. PHOTO/KUA

Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its annual Electrical Safety Calendar and announced its 12 elementary school winners. PHOTO/KUA

KUA releases Electrical Safety Calendar — was your student featured?

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Kissimmee Utility Authority announced it has released its 2025 Calendar of Electrical Safety, a bilingual calendar in English and Spanish, featuring the winning entries from its 31st annual elementary school student art contest.The calendar is available free of charge at KUA’s customer service...
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