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Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 is GIS (Geographic Information System) Day! Did you know KU is 1 of the first 10 utilities worldwide to implement the Utility Network in GIS into our work systems? The Utility Network maps out all of our infrastructure – electric lines, water mains, circuits, etc. So why does this matter? Having […]

Kaukauna Utilities is an official collection location for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign! Stop by our main office to make a donation of a new toy(s) and receive a free set of LED holiday lights. Donations accepted through December 7th, 2021.

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 […]

The Kaukauna Utilities Water Department will begin residential semi-annual flushing on Monday, September 20, 2021.  The flushing will be done during daylight hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The flushing will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete. Kaukauna Utilities customers are advised to check for discoloration prior to washing any clothes.  If employees from the Water […]

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 […]