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Florida’s New AI Data Center Law Takes Effect Amid Ongoing Concerns Across Party Lines

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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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Challenge To FPL’s $7 Billion Rate Increase Rejected; Case Heads To Florida Supreme Court

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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.

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Florida Takes Action As Americans Face $1 Billion Power Bill Rise

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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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Florida’s Rate-Hike Revolt Shows The Cost Of Politically Favored Power

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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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FPL May Have Collected No. 1 Highest Profit Margin Nationwide In 2025, Report Finds

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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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Local Florida Governments Would Be Banned From Enacting Climate Change Policies Under New Proposal

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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.

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