Utilities

Proposal To Reform How The Florida PSC Sets Energy Rates Advances In Senate

Hospitality, Manufacturing, Medical, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Utilities

The SB 126 bill would require the Florida Public Service Commission to justify rate increases for investor-owned utilities and to consider affordability when making rate decisions. It was filed just weeks after the PSC approved a nearly $7 billion rate increase for FPL, affecting about 12 million customers and marking the largest rate hike in state history.

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Regulators Approve FPL Rate Settlement, But Opponents Expect To Keep Fighting Plan

Hospitality, Manufacturing, Medical, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Utilities

The Florida Public Service Commission signed off on an agreement, which FPL negotiated with several business groups and large energy users. The deal includes base-rate hikes of $945 million in 2026 and $705 million in 2027, with additional charges in 2028 and 2029 tied to solar and battery-storage projects.

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South Miami Could Incentivize Developers To Build Green With Permit Fee Discounts

Environment, Multi-Family, Utilities

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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State Public Service Commission Scheduled To Decide Whether To Approve Proposed Settlement FPL Reached With Businesses And Groups

Environment, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Medical, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Utilities

The settlement has drawn opposition from the state Office of Public Counsel—which by law represents consumers—as well as several consumer advocacy groups.

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Sides Line Up On FPL Rate Hike; ‘Stability’ Versus ‘Extravagance’

Hospitality, Manufacturing, Medical, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Utilities

The Florida Public Service Commission is set to hold a potentially contentious hearing in September to evaluate how much FPL customers will pay for electricity over the next four years. The utility company says its proposed base-rate hikes are essential to support growth and maintain system reliability but critics argue the multibillion-dollar plan is excessive and must be scaled back.

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