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Kaukauna Utilities earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association.  The utility received the award at the American Public Power Association’s Customer Connections Conference Oct. 24-27. Nationwide, 97 public power utilities now hold the prestigious title. The Smart Energy Provider designation, which lasts for two years, recognizes public power utilities for […]

In July of this year, Kaukauna Utilities maintenance crews noticed a sinkhole believed to be caused by an eddy effect (circular current of water) in the corner of the power canal near the trash rack structure by the USACE Dam. For safety, the Badger Hydro plant was shut down immediately to further investigate the issue. Divers […]

Kaukauna Utilities, the community’s locally owned, not-for-profit municipal utility, participated in the WPPI Energy Annual Meeting on September 16, 2021. The utility is a member-owner of WPPI Energy, a not-for-profit wholesale electricity provider and joint action agency. John Moore, utility commissioner for Kaukauna, received the WPPI Energy Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes public officials […]

Kaukauna Utilities (KU) has hired Michael Avanzi as the new general manager for the community’s not-for-profit electric and water utilities. Avanzi will take over the role of current General Manager Jeffery Feldt, who will soon retire after 20 years of service to KU and 40 years in the utility industry. “We are very pleased to […]

This month’s bill inserts are now available: Residential Bill of Rights Public Power Week Electric & Water Rates

The American Public Power Association is recognizing Kaukauna Utilities (KU) with two awards for efforts the utility made during the pandemic. KU is the recipient of both the Sue Kelly Community Service Award and the E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award. The Sue Kelly Community Service Award recognizes “good neighbor” activities that demonstrate the commitment of […]

Jeff Feldt, general manager at Kaukauna Utilities (KU), received the Mark Crisson Leadership and Managerial Excellence Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Orlando, Florida on June 22, 2021. The award recognizes managers at a utility for steering the organization to new levels of excellence, leading by example, and inspiring staff to […]

This month’s bill inserts are now available: Water Conversation Appliance Rebate Kaukauna Public Library Newsletter

SCAM ALERT – We have been made aware of a phone scam (calls and texts) which threatens immediate disconnection because of past-due balances. This is a scam! Kaukauna Utilities will never ask customers to make an immediate payment over the phone or via text to avoid disconnection. Those who receive the call should not provide […]