The next stop in the FPL bid for final acceptance of the $7 billion rate hike will be at the Florida Supreme Court. The challenge, led by the Office of Public Counsel, raised five objections to the Florida Public Service Commission’s original decision to reconsider its November 2025 approval of the hike. Criticism from opponents argue the Commission failed to adequately scrutinize FPL’s proposal.
Some Americans could face significantly higher utility bills in the years ahead from the rapid growth of AI data centers. Florida is now taking steps to prevent those costs from falling on residents. Gov. DeSantis just signed Senate Bill 484 directing state regulators to ensure large data center operators cover the full cost of the electrical infrastructure they require.
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Instead of functioning as isolated components, building electrical systems are becoming interconnected and responsive.
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The frustration behind Florida’s rate-hike revolt is understandable. But if policymakers want to provide real relief, they may need to look beyond limiting utility profits and reconsider why customers are being asked to fund preferred energy projects through subsidies and special regulatory treatment.
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A Florida House committee just approved a bill that would significantly limit cities and counties from enacting policies aimed at reducing climate change impacts. The proposal follows legislation signed nearly two years ago by Gov. Ron DeSantis that removed the requirement for the state to factor climate change into its energy planning.
While consumer prices increased 2.7% last year, electricity prices jumped 6.7%. But energy experts say no single factor is to blame.
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State utility regulators must decide how to allocate the costs of generating and delivering power to data center operations, often referred to as “large load centers.” The issue is complex, and states are testing different approaches, each with its own advantages, limitations and risks.
The draft ordinance proposes financial incentives for developers and homeowners, introducing a point-based system that awards reductions in building permit fees for incorporating environmentally friendly design features such as passive solar design, natural ventilation, and sustainable materials.
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The settlement has drawn opposition from the state Office of Public Counsel—which by law represents consumers—as well as several consumer advocacy groups.
Data centers have become the physical backbone of the AI revolution—but their growth comes with complex trade-offs. As they reshape landscapes, communities, and natural resources, the question isn’t just how big this boom will get—but what it will cost.
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