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 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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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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The settlement has drawn opposition from the state Office of Public Counsel—which by law represents consumers—as well as several consumer advocacy groups.
The Public Service Commission hearing is scheduled during the weeks of Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 and Oct. 13 to Oct. 17.
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State regulators have approved measures that will lead to higher electricity bills in the new year. The approved increases are expected to take effect in 2025, leaving many Floridians bracing for a more expensive year ahead.
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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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Florida utility customers could get some relief in 2024. The three major private electric utilities — Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. — plan to lower customer bills,
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A $7 billion grant “competition” to promote clean energy in disadvantaged communities by providing low-income households with access to affordable solar energy was introduced by President Joe Biden earlier this year, but none of that money will reach Florida households. Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to pass on the $400 million up for grabs by choosing to opt out of the opportunity.
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Representing consumers in utility issues, the state’s Office of Public Counsel launched a challenge to the approval of costs that electric utilities would be able to recoup in 2023 from customers for storm-protection projects. The first step was taken in appealing to the Florida Supreme Court on a Dec. 12 order by the state Public Service Commission approving the costs.
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