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OUC Honored for Exceptional Water System Performance

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Publication Date: 2/1/2010 2:00:00 PM

AMWA awards The Reliable One with Platinum Award for Excellence in implementing Attributes of Effectively Managed Utilities.    Read

Solar

OUC Drives Innovation with Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations

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Publication Date: 2/1/2010 2:00:00 PM

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

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Publication Date: 2/1/2010 2:00:00 PM

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

Green

OUC to Add New Zero-Emission Nissan LEAFs to Fleet

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Publication Date: 2/1/2010 10:50:00 AM

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

Green

Trade In - Trade Up

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Publication Date: 1/29/2010 11:08:00 AM

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

Water

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

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Publication Date: 11/1/2009 2:16:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 11/1/2009 10:59:00 AM

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

Green

Greenest Building in Downtown Earns Gold Certification

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 9/18/2009 11:12:00 AM

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

Electric

OUC Remains Most Reliable Utility in Florida

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:00 AM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 7/19/2009 12:07:00 PM

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

Solar

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, OUC FLIP SWITCH ON GIANT SOLAR ARRAY

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 5/20/2009 12:18:00 PM

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

Green

OUC Helps Harmony Earn Dark Skies Distinction

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 5/15/2009 12:31:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 3/11/2009 12:45:00 PM

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

Electric

OUC Sets New Winter Peak

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 2/5/2009 12:59:00 PM

OUC records new winter peak.    Read

Electric

Record Cold Drives Demand for Power to New High

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Publication Date: 2/5/2009 8:14:00 AM

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

Electric

Cost-cutting Measures Reduce OUC Electric and Water Rate Increase

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 1/28/2009 1:05:00 PM

OUC increases electric and water rates.    Read

Residential

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 12/17/2008 1:10:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 11/11/2008 1:22:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 10/9/2008 1:31:00 PM

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

Residential

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 9/23/2008 1:45:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 8/18/2008 1:59:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 8/18/2008 1:52:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 6/2/2008 2:04:00 PM

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

Electric

Dan Kirby Named to OUC Board

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 4/28/2008 2:10:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 4/23/2008 2:16:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 3/5/2008 2:21:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 1/31/2008 2:33:00 PM

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

Electric

Chris Browder Appointed OUC General Counsel

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 1/16/2008 2:40:00 PM

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

Electric

Katie Porta Elected President of OUC Governing Board

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 1/16/2008 2:36:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 1/2/2008 2:45:00 PM

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

Residential

The Power to Save is in Your Hands

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Publication Date: 1/1/2008 2:49:00 PM

OUC's tips to save energy and water around the house.    Read

Electric

Decorate Safely, Efficiently This Holiday Season

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 11/26/2007 3:10:00 PM

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

Residential

OUC Customer Service Will Be Closed Nov. 22-23

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 11/21/2007 3:18:00 PM

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

Green

OUC Discontinues Plans for Clean Coal Plant

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Publication Date: 11/14/2007 3:23:00 PM

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

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 10/18/2007 3:50:00 PM

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

Residential

OUC Launches Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Fundraiser

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 10/18/2007 3:45:00 PM

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

Electric

OUC Wins 2007 ReliabilityOne™ Award in Southeast Region

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 10/18/2007 3:35:00 PM

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'

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 10/12/2007 4:03:00 PM

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

Green

OUC Breaks Ground on Clean Coal Plant

Author: Sheridan Becht/Erika Hodges

Publication Date: 9/10/2007 4:07:00 PM

OUC and the DoE celebrate groundbreaking for first-of-its-kind integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant.    Read

Electric

OUC Most Reliable in Florida, Again

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Publication Date: 6/19/2007 4:12:00 PM

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

Electric

OUC Celebrates Electrical Safety Month

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 5/11/2007 4:17:00 PM

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

Electric

OUC Lineworkers Win Best Ranking in Nation

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 4/24/2007 4:24:00 PM

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

Electric

OUC's Meter Reading Record Near Perfect

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 4/11/2007 4:33:00 PM

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

Electric

OUC Earns Industry Safety Award

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 4/4/2007 4:38:00 PM

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

Residential

OUC Assists With Central Florida Storm Restoration

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 2/2/2007 4:43:00 PM

OUC assisting with New Smyrna Beach power restoration.    Read

Residential

OUC Ready for Potential Freeze

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 1/27/2007 4:47:00 PM

OUC prepares for the possibility of freezing temperatures.    Read

Electric

Bell, Ksionek Unanimously Reappointed to OUC Positions

Author: Grant J. Heston

Publication Date: 1/25/2007 4:51:00 PM

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

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