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OUC—The Reliable One has been recognized as the No. 1 electric utility in the nation for customer trust, earning the highest Brand Trust score among all electric utilities evaluated in Escalent’s 2026 Cogent Syndicated Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement™: Residential Study.

Amid an extended stretch of extreme heat, OUC—The Reliable One customers are setting new summer electric demand records across Central Florida, underscoring the critical importance of reliable service and demand management during peak summer conditions.

For the second consecutive year, OUC–The Reliable One delivered the highest electric reliability in the state, according to reports published this spring based on 2025 data submitted to the Florida Public Service Commission by investor-owned utilities.

On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-26, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). The order directs OUC to ensure that Unit 1 at the Stanton Energy Center (Stanton) in Orlando, Florida remains available to operate. This order is in effect beginning on June 4, 2026 through September 1, 2026.

Today, OUC—The Reliable One began a series of prescribed burns at the Stanton Energy Center. These prescribed burns help reduce brush and vegetation buildup that can fuel wildfires.

Linda Landman González has been elected as president of the Orlando Utilities Commission’s Board of Commissioner. Additionally, Phillip N. Brown and Bridget Williams, Ed.D., have been selected to serve on the board after confirmation by the City of Orlando.