Commercial and industrial electricity customers are paying more for power, increasing the importance of utility-bill reviews, demand management and energy-efficiency planning.
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Companies often scrutinize major purchases while allowing thousands of recurring charges to pass through accounting with little review. New technology is making it easier to uncover costly discrepancies—but the potential savings may be greater than many executives expect.
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Commercial and industrial electricity prices continued to climb in May, strengthening the case for businesses to scrutinize utility bills, rate classifications, usage patterns and peak-demand charges.
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Florida’s new law regulating large-scale data centers is now in effect, but lawmakers from both parties say more work is needed. While the legislation includes consumer protections and allows local governments to reject proposed data centers, critics argue it does not go far enough in addressing transparency, energy use, water consumption, and the broader impact of AI infrastructure on Florida communities.
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Rising electricity bills are prompting two Florida cities to consider whether to continue long-term agreements with Duke Energy or explore creating municipal utilities.
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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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According to a report from the Energy and Policy Institute, FPL outpaced other utilities in the share of customer payments retained as profit. The group argues that rising utility profits across the country are contributing to higher electricity bills and is calling for tighter regulation.
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