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Solar

Community Solar Farm Subscription Sells Out

Publication Date: 4/17/2013

Subscriptions to Central Florida’s first community solar farm sold out in less than a week    Read


Electric

Restoration Complete After Sunday's Severe Storms

Publication Date: 3/25/2013

OUC crews and contractors have been working to restore power due to severe storms    Read


Green

OUC and Mayor Install Solar Panels Atop City Building

Publication Date: 1/24/2013

The solar project is the City’s sustainability initiative to engage Central Florida to "go green".    Read


OUC to Upgrade Entire Service Area to Digital Electric and Water Meters

Publication Date: 1/3/2013

New technology will help customers better manage costs    Read


Electric

OUC Crews Back Home After Helping with Sandy Restoration

Publication Date: 10/30/2012

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, OUC continues to help our neighbors to the north.    Read


Water

Water Once a Week Starting November 4

Publication Date: 10/4/2012

Daylight Saving Time ends November 4, watering will be allowed only one day a week    Read


Protect Yourself Against Scams

Publication Date: 10/3/2012

Scammers ask for personal information such as social security numbers    Read


Electric

OUC to Celebrate Public Power Week

Publication Date: 10/3/2012

OUC will celebrate Public Power Week, Oct. 7-13    Read


Green

OUC & Nemours Light Up Orlando’s Skyline

Publication Date: 8/23/2012

OUC, Nemours Ask Students to Illustrate Why They ‘Believe in Conservation’.    Read


Residential

OUC Lowers Electric Rates for 2nd Time This Year

Publication Date: 8/21/2012

OUC Board Lowers Residential Rates by 5 Percent    Read


Electric

OUC to Propose Lowering Electric Rates for 2nd Time This Year

Publication Date: 7/9/2012

OUC Board to hear recommendation for 5 percent decrease at public workshop Tuesday    Read


OUC Warns Customers about Utility Bill Scam

Publication Date: 6/28/2012

Scammers ask for personal information such as social security numbers    Read


We Want to Hear from you!

Publication Date: 6/25/2012

Complete a short online survey to help us better serve you.    Read


Hurricane Season Beginning June 1

Publication Date: 5/31/2012

Follow these tips to protect your family and home before the first storm strikes    Read


OUC Warns Customers about Utility Bill Scam

Publication Date: 5/30/2012

Scammers ask for personal information such as social security numbers    Read


2012 Florida Energy Summit

Publication Date: 5/22/2012

August 15-17 at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort    Read


Electric

OUC's Commitment to Safety Earns Award

Publication Date: 4/4/2012

FMEA awards OUC 1st place Safety Award for continued commitment to safe work practices    Read


Electric

OUC Team Takes Top Honors at Lineman Competition

Publication Date: 4/3/2012

OUC won first Place Overall in the 12th annual Florida Lineman Competition on March 30    Read


Water

OUC Water Tops Taste Test

Publication Date: 3/28/2012

OUC’s H2OUC was picked “Best Tasting” by the Florida section of the American Water Works Association    Read


Water

OUC to Promote "Fix a Leak Week" During Orlando Magic Fan Fest

Publication Date: 3/9/2012

OUC will be showing basketball fans how to spot and fix leaks in their homes and businesses.    Read


Florida Lineworkers Honored with Special Day

Publication Date: 3/5/2012

August 26 Designated “Lineworker Appreciation Day”    Read


Electric

OUC Board Votes to Decrease Fuel Charge Rate by 11 Percent

Publication Date: 1/31/2012

Fuel charge rate reduces by 11 percent and lower electric rates for all customers.    Read


OUC Launches Improved Online Bill Service, Homepage Design

Publication Date: 1/15/2012

A new and improved online bill service that makes it easier for you to manage your account.    Read


GDC Orlando Hotel Owner, LLC Purchases Former OUC Admin Building

Publication Date: 12/15/2011

GDC Orlando Hotel Owner, LLC, has closed on the purchase of the former OUC Administration Building    Read


Solar

OUC Announces Dedication of 1st Solar Farm in Orange County

Publication Date: 12/7/2011

Dedication ceremony for completion of of the first solar farm in Orange County    Read


Green

First Solar Farm in Orange County Being Built

Publication Date: 11/13/2011

Nearly 6-MW array to provide clean, green power to more than 600 homes.    Read


Water

New Water Enforcement Team’s on Lookout for Irrigation Violations

Publication Date: 10/24/2011

With the end of Daylight Saving Time this month, watering is allowed only one day a week.    Read


Green

OUC, Science Center Present Greenovations This Saturday

Publication Date: 10/14/2011

Join OUC at the Orlando Science Center this Saturday for Greenovations    Read


OUC Announces New Multi-Family Custom Incentive Program

Publication Date: 10/4/2011

Grant to Help Owners Make Apartments More Efficient    Read


Electric

OUC to Celebrate Public Power Week

Publication Date: 9/30/2011

OUC will celebrate Public Power Week, Oct. 2-8,    Read


Green

OUC, Orange County Expand Landfill Gas Project

Publication Date: 9/21/2011

Landfill gas-to-energy facility completes expansion    Read


Electric

OUC Crews Return Safely From Northeast

Publication Date: 9/1/2011

OUC crews returned safely Wednesday just after 3 p.m.    Read


OUC Mourns Passing of Former GM Curt Stanton

Publication Date: 8/15/2011

Former OUC General Manager Curtis H. Stanton passed away Monday at age 93.    Read


Electric

Program Will Help 50,000 OUC Customers Become More Efficient

Publication Date: 8/1/2011

OUC announced the launch of a Home Energy Reporting pilot program.    Read


Solar

OUC Solar Farm Taking Shape

Publication Date: 7/8/2011

6 Megawatt solar farm at OUC's Stanton Energy Center is well under way    Read


Green

Green Neighborhood Program Helps 1,138 of Orlando’s Least Efficient Homes Save Energy and Money

Publication Date: 7/7/2011

OUC and City of Orlando Partner to Provide Energy Efficient Measures to Homeowners    Read


Green

Random Acts of Greenness Video Winner

Publication Date: 6/22/2011

ORLANDO – OUC–The Reliable One congratulates Random Acts of Greenness Video Contest winners    Read


Solar

Orlando, Orange County & OUC Kick Off Solar Solutions Forum

Publication Date: 5/23/2011

Participants discuss next steps, best practices for Solar America City    Read


Electric

OUC Crews Return Home After Helping Restore Power in Tennessee

Publication Date: 5/9/2011

OUC electric crews that assisted with power restoration returned home from Tenn. Sunday morning.    Read


Electric

OUC Sends Crews to Tennessee

Publication Date: 4/28/2011

OUC Sends Crews to Tornado-Ravaged Tennessee to Help with Power Restoration    Read


OUC Wins Two FPRA Awards

Publication Date: 4/28/2011

OUC ‘Know Your Numbers’ Wellness Campaign Wins 2 FPRA Awards    Read


OUC Receives Utility Worker Safety Award

Publication Date: 4/19/2011

OUC has received a first-place Safety Award from the FMEA    Read


Solar

OUC Announces Groundbreaking of Orange County’s 1st Solar Farm

Publication Date: 4/11/2011

6-MW Array to Provide Clean, Green Power to More Than 600 Homes    Read


Green

OUC Helps Amway Center Earn LEED Gold Certification

Publication Date: 4/7/2011

Amway Center is the first LEED Gold certified newly constructed NBA arena    Read


Electric

OUC Receives Utility Worker Safety Award

Publication Date: 4/7/2011

OUC receives Safety Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association    Read


Green

Star in OUC's Next Conservation TV Ad

Publication Date: 4/7/2011

Starting Earth Day – Friday, April 22 – you can upload your Random Act video to enter.    Read


Green

OUC, Orlando Magic Support NBA Green Week 2011

Publication Date: 4/6/2011

OUC joins forces with the Orlando Magic for NBA Green Week.    Read


Electric

OUC Completes Storm Repairs

Publication Date: 3/31/2011

Crews have worked tirelessly to restore power to thousands    Read


Water

Water Wisely. Know Your Days.

Publication Date: 3/18/2011

Daylight Savings Time marks the time for irrigation restriction to watering two days a week    Read


OUC's Water VP Honored for Enviromental Protection Efforts

Publication Date: 3/8/2011

Rob Teegarden earns Nature Wise Defender of the Environment Award of Excellence    Read


Solar

OUC’s Stanton Energy Center to Be Home to First Solar Farm in Orange County

Publication Date: 3/2/2011

Making Our Mark with the Power of the Sun    Read


OUC Mobile Website Wins Gold ADDY Award

Publication Date: 2/28/2011

Orlando-based Hooah Picks Up a Gold, Two Silvers for Work on OUC Websites and Energy Savings Calcula    Read


Linda Ferrone Joins OUC Governing Board

Publication Date: 1/27/2011

North Highland Vice President Brings Extensive Business Experience to Post    Read


Solar

'Learn About Solar' Workshops

Publication Date: 12/29/2010

OUC Invites You to Learn About Residential and Small Business Solar Projects    Read


Green

Law Firm Goes Green

Publication Date: 12/16/2010

"The Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge"- Efficiency Measures Could Save Firm About $67,000 Annually    Read


Residential

OUC Employees Required to Wear IDs

Publication Date: 11/10/2010

In response to recent police reports regarding two men posing as utility workers.    Read


Water

Water Only Once A Week Starting Nov. 1

Publication Date: 11/1/2010

Starting November 1, get ready to switch to watering your lawn and garden just one day a week.    Read


Green

OUC on the Go

Publication Date: 10/7/2010

Whether you’re heading out of town to avoid a hurricane or just downtown to grab lunch, you can now    Read


Electric

OUC Still The Reliable One

Publication Date: 8/4/2010

For the ninth year in a row, OUC—The Reliable One has lived up to its name by providing the most rel    Read


Solar

OUC, Orlando Science Center Look to Sun for Renewable Energy

Publication Date: 6/17/2010

AZUR Solar Installs High-Tech Panels to Generate a Powerful Learning Experience    Read


Green

Keep Cool and Conserve this Summer

Publication Date: 6/17/2010

Summer has arrived in Central Florida. Keep your electric bills down when the temperatures rise.    Read


Green

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Unveiling at Orlando City Hall Plaza

Publication Date: 6/16/2010

Central Florida is the first to install a ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehic    Read


Electric

OUC Celebrates Electrical Safety Month

Publication Date: 5/12/2010

Keep your family, home safe this summer    Read


Electric

OUC, City of Orlando Partner Up for POWER

Publication Date: 5/11/2010

Program Provides Weatherization, Conservation, Home Fix-up to Homeowners    Read


Green

Orlando Science Center, OUC Teach 5th Graders about Water Conservation

Publication Date: 4/22/2010

Interactive alternative energy & water conservation to fifth graders in Orange and Osceola counties    Read


Water

OUC Honored for Exceptional Water System Performance

Publication Date: 2/1/2010

AMWA awards OUC with Platinum Award for Excellence    Read


Solar

OUC Drives Innovation with Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations

Publication Date: 2/1/2010

Orlando’s First Solar-Powered Station, Part of a Community-Wide Effort to Stay Ahead of the Curve    Read


Electric

OUC Ready for Freezing Temps

Publication Date: 2/1/2010

Customers Urged to Stay Safe When Keeping Warm During Cold Snap    Read


Green

OUC to Add New Zero-Emission Nissan LEAFs to Fleet

Publication Date: 2/1/2010

Orlando Is the Only City in Florida to Showcase Vehicle Rollout, Slated for February    Read


Green

Trade In - Trade Up

Publication Date: 1/29/2010

Looking to replace that energy-guzzling refrigerator or water-wasting dish washer?    Read


Water

New Watering Restrictions for Orlando, Orange County Start Nov. 1

Publication Date: 11/1/2009

The end of Daylight Saving Time marks the start of new irrigation restrictions that limit watering to one day a week.    Read


Solar

OUC, Petra Solar Launch Landmark Solar Demonstration Project

Publication Date: 11/1/2009

OUC and Petra Solar launch the first utility pole-mounted solar photovoltaic system in Florida.    Read


Green

Greenest Building in Downtown Earns Gold Certification

Publication Date: 9/18/2009

OUC's Reliable Plaza has earned Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.    Read


Electric

OUC Remains Most Reliable Utility in Florida

Publication Date: 9/8/2009

For the eighth year in a row, OUC has lived up to its name by providing the most reliable electric service in Florida.    Read


Green

OUC Test Hurricane Response With Tabletop Drill

Publication Date: 7/19/2009

OUC tests hurricane response plan during its annual tabletop drill.    Read


Solar

Orange County Convention Center, OUC Flip Switch on Giant Solar Array

Publication Date: 5/20/2009

OUC flips the switch on the largest solar photovoltaic system in the Southeast United States.    Read


Green

OUC Helps Harmony Earn Dark Skies Distinction

Publication Date: 5/15/2009

OUC works with Harmony to install outdoor lighting fixtures designed to keep light on the ground and out of the sky.    Read


Electric

OUC Wins State Lineman's Competition

Publication Date: 3/11/2009

OUC takes first place in the State Lineman's Competition.    Read


Electric

OUC Sets New Winter Peak

Publication Date: 2/5/2009

OUC records new winter peak.    Read


Electric

Record Cold Drives Demand for Power to New High

Publication Date: 2/5/2009

OUC’s Electric Generating Units Meet Peak with Power to Spare    Read


Electric

Cost-cutting Measures Reduce OUC Electric and Water Rate Increase

Publication Date: 1/28/2009

OUC increases electric and water rates.    Read


Craig M. McAllaster, Ed.D., Joins OUC Governing Board

Publication Date: 12/17/2008

Dean of the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School at Rollins College serves on the OUC governing board.    Read


Green

OUC Dedicates Reliable Plaza: The Greenest Building Downtown

Publication Date: 11/11/2008

OUC honors veterans as they officially unveil the newest green building downtown, the Reliable Plaza.    Read


Green

Reliable Plaza Features Variety of Energy and Water Saving Measures

Publication Date: 10/9/2008

Reliable Plaza is one of the most energy and water efficient buildings in Central Florida.    Read


Department of Defense Honors OUC for Super Support of Employees who Serve in National Guard and Reserve

Publication Date: 9/23/2008

OUC has been honored with the “Above and Beyond” Award given by the Department of Defense’s Florida Committee.    Read


Electric

Florida Municipal Electric Association Names OUC'S Tom Tart Member of the Year

Publication Date: 8/18/2008

The 2008 Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Member of the Year, is OUC's VP of government and regulatory relations, Thomas Tart.    Read


Residential

OUC Ready for Fay

Publication Date: 8/18/2008

Should Hurricane Fay cause problems in Central Florida, OUC is ready to respond safely and quickly.    Read


Electric

OUC Meter Readers of Year Reliably Accurate

Publication Date: 6/2/2008

Coleen Dague and Diana Decker are awarded 2007 Meter Readers of the Year.    Read


Dan Kirby Named to OUC Board

Publication Date: 4/28/2008

Dan Kirby has been named to OUC’s five-member board to complete the remainder of Lonnie Bell’s four-year term.    Read


Solar

Metro Orlando Earns Solar City Distinction

Publication Date: 4/23/2008

Orlando receives a $200,000 grant for being selected one of 12 Solar American Cities by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).    Read


Residential

OUC Hosts CFL Fundraiser

Publication Date: 3/5/2008

OUC helps Central Florida charities raise money by selling energy-saving bulbs.    Read


Solar

OUC Joins Mayor Crotty to Announce Largest Solar Array in Southeast

Publication Date: 1/31/2008

OUC plans to build the largest solar array in the southeast United States on top of the Orange County Convention Center.    Read


Chris Browder Appointed OUC General Counsel

Publication Date: 1/16/2008

Chris Browder joins OUC as Vice President of Legal Affairs.    Read


Katie Porta Elected President of OUC Governing Board

Publication Date: 1/16/2008

Katie Porta, a longtime leader in the Orlando community, was elected president of the governing board of OUC.    Read


Residential

OUC Ready for Freezing Temps

Publication Date: 1/2/2008

OUC is ready to provide power for home heating systems during cold snap.    Read


Electric

Decorate Safely, Efficiently This Holiday Season

Publication Date: 11/26/2007

Save money this holiday by using efficient LED strands instead of traditional lights.    Read


Residential

OUC Customer Service Will Be Closed Nov. 22-23

Publication Date: 11/21/2007

In observance of the holidays, OUC customer service operations will be closed.    Read


Green

OUC Discontinues Plans for Clean Coal Plant

Publication Date: 11/14/2007

Construction terminated due to possible federal, state regulations related to emissions restrictions.    Read


Residential

OUC, Customer Donations to Emergency Assistance Fund Pass $1 Million Mark

Publication Date: 10/18/2007

$1 million milestone made to Project CARE by OUC and its customers.    Read


Residential

OUC Launches Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Fundraiser

Publication Date: 10/18/2007

OUC helps Central Florida charities raise money by selling energy-saving bulbs.    Read


Electric

OUC Wins 2007 ReliabilityOne™ Award in Southeast Region

Publication Date: 10/18/2007

OUC has been given The ReliabilityOne™ award for providing reliable electric service to customers.    Read


Green

Renewable Energy Expo to Show Special Screening of '11th Hour'

Publication Date: 10/12/2007

2007 Florida Renewable Energy Expo is showing Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental film, The 11th Hour.    Read


Green

OUC Breaks Ground on Clean Coal Plant

Publication Date: 9/10/2007

OUC and the DOE celebrate groundbreaking for first-of-its-kind integrated gasification combined cyc    Read


Electric

OUC Most Reliable in Florida, Again

Publication Date: 6/19/2007

OUC does it again, as the most reliable electric service in Florida.    Read


Electric

OUC Celebrates Electrical Safety Month

Publication Date: 5/11/2007

Helpful tips from OUC on how to keep safe from electrical dangers this summer.    Read


Electric

OUC Lineworkers Win Best Ranking in Nation

Publication Date: 4/24/2007

OUC takes home top prize in the State Lineman's Competition.    Read


Electric

OUC's Meter Reading Record Near Perfect

Publication Date: 4/11/2007

2006 Meter Readers of the Year went to David Roncaglione and Jose Rodriguez.    Read


Electric

OUC Earns Industry Safety Award

Publication Date: 4/4/2007

Safety Award given to OUC for its continued commitment to safety.    Read


Residential

OUC Assists With Central Florida Storm Restoration

Publication Date: 2/2/2007

OUC assisting with New Smyrna Beach power restoration.    Read


Residential

OUC Ready for Potential Freeze

Publication Date: 1/27/2007

OUC prepares for the possibility of freezing temperatures.    Read


Bell, Ksionek Unanimously Reappointed to OUC Positions

Publication Date: 1/25/2007

OUC re-elects Lonnie Bell and Ken Ksionek at Tuesday's meeting.    Read


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