Utilities

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

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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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Largest Utility In U.S. Proposes Massive Rate Increase Over Four Years, Sparking Debate On Profit Margins And Customer Impact Amid Shareholder Guaranteed Profits

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FPL has requested a $9 billion increase in customer rates over the next four years from the Florida Public Service Commission. The request has raised alarms among affordability advocates, who warn that it could become one of the largest rate hikes in U.S. history.

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Florida Solar Farm Supplying Clean Energy To 12 Cities Across The State

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Located in Putnam County, near Palatka, the Rice Creek Solar Energy Center features 213,000 solar panels, generating enough power to supply about 14,000 homes. It is the third solar site in the Florida Municipal Solar Project, with more developments planned.

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Florida Has The 4th Highest Power Bills In The US, According To MarketWatch

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In a national comparison that looked at how much the average electricity bill was in each state, Florida ranked No. 4 at $168 per month, which is about $31 more than the national average. So, what’s causing the increase in electricity bills?

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