Increased Solar Capacity Moves Orlando Closer to Renewable Energy Goal ORLANDO (Oct. 8, 2019) – The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One) took a major step today in transitioning to renewable energy resources with the approval of a plan to add 149 megawatts of solar power to OUC’s generation portfolio doubling the utility’s […]
Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall – Utilities Prepare and Respond
Hurricane Irma made landfall on Cudjoe Key in Florida early yesterday (Sunday) morning with Category 4 winds reaching 130 miles per hour and made landfall again yesterday afternoon South of Naples, on Marco Island, as a Category 3 hurricane with winds around 120 miles per hour. More than 2.1 million customers lost power. Florida utilities […]
OUC Opens Search for New General Manager and Chief Executive Officer
ORLANDO – With the announcement of Ken Ksionek’s retirement, OUC has commissioned Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC to conduct an executive search for OUC’s next General Manager and CEO. The GM/CEO will be the leader of the second largest municipal utility in Florida. OUC provides electric, water, chilled water and/or lighting services to 375,000 customer accounts in Orlando, […]