With the return to standard time on Nov. 1 came a mandatory change in the outdoor watering schedule, falling back to one day a week from two for residents of 16 Florida counties, including Orange. Under watering restrictions set by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), residential property owners with even-numbered addresses may water only … [Read more...]
OUC, City of Orlando, and the Electrification Coalition Launch New Electrified Dealer Program
The Orlando Utility Commission (OUC) has partnered with the City of Orlando and the Electrification Coalition to launch an electrified dealers program that expands electric vehicle usage throughout Central Florida. The partnership will allow for expanded sales and overall usage of electric vehicles through offering rebates for OUC customers who purchase electric vehicles … [Read more...]
Orlando Utilities Commission Looks to Protect Bald Eagles From Power Lines
One of the densest populations of American bald eagles in the United States resides off the eastern shore of Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud, and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is looking to make sure that the birds are safe. Thousands of utility poles in the area keep the electric grid running smoothly but could prove deadly to the eagles and other birds with … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Community Meeting With Commissioner Jim Gray
On Monday, March 19, Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray held a community meeting at the Lakehouse in Laureate Park. Orlando Fire Department, Green Works, Orlando Health, and OUC were present to answer questions. More than 60 residents were in attendance, with standing room only. The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to hear what’s going on in the city. Before … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: Storey Park Boulevard
What’s Happening East of Narcoossee Road? When was the last time you drove on Moss Park Road? For neighbors in communities near North Shore and Isle of Pines, Moss Park Road is a main artery that commuters use for travel to Narcoossee Road or the 417 Expressway. For more than a year, road construction made commuting this area a bit stressful. Changing road patterns … [Read more...]