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FPL Reaches Deal to Raise Rates, Boost Solar
FPL Reaches Deal to Raise Rates, Boost Solar

By Jim Saunders Florida Power & Light has reached agreement with representatives of consumers and businesses on a four-year plan that would increase base electric rates and continue the utility’s push to add solar energy. The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday at the state Public... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/12/2021


OUC Board Approves Possible Purchase of 20-Year-Old Osceola Natural Gas Power Plant
OUC Board Approves Possible Purchase of 20-Year-Old Osceola Natural Gas Power Plant

On Aug. 10, 2021, the Orlando Utilities Commission’s Board approved an agenda item that allows the General Manager & CEO to enter an agreement to purchase the Osceola Generating Station, a 20-year-old idle 510-megawatt (MW) single-cycle natural gas-fired power plant located near Harmony... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/11/2021


Florida Public Power Organizations Encouraging Customers to Participate in Campaign Recognizing Line
Florida Public Power Organizations Encouraging Customers to Participate in Campaign Recognizing Line

“Drop us a Line” campaign encourages customers to send notes of thanks and appreciation The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) today launched a social media campaign asking customers of Florida’s public power utilities to send... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted08/10/2021


Natural Gas Costs Could Drive Up Utility Bills
Natural Gas Costs Could Drive Up Utility Bills

Customers of Tampa Electric Co. and Duke Energy Florida could have to dig a little deeper to pay their electricity bills this fall because of higher-than-expected natural gas costs. Tampa Electric on Monday asked the Florida Public Service Commission to approve a proposal that would increase... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2021


Duke Solar Plants Slated for North Florida
Duke Solar Plants Slated for North Florida

Duke Energy Florida on Wednesday detailed the locations of four solar-power plants that will start being built early next year. One of the 74.9-megawatt plants will be built on 635 acres in Suwannee County; another will be built on 645 acres in Bay County; another will be built on 650 acres in... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2021


Gulf Gets Approval on COVID-19 Costs
Gulf Gets Approval on COVID-19 Costs

By Jim Turner State regulators approved a settlement Thursday that will allow Gulf Power, the largest utility in Northwest Florida, to recoup up to $13.2 million in costs tied to the coronavirus pandemic. The settlement approved by the Public Service Commission covers safety-related measures... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted07/9/2021


Duke Gets OK to Recoup Storm Costs
Duke Gets OK to Recoup Storm Costs

Without comment, the state Public Service Commission on Thursday approved Duke Energy Florida’s request to recoup $16.7 million from customers stemming from the utility’s costs in responding to two tropical storms last year. Duke residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours of... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted07/8/2021


Electricity Slated to be Restored After Elsa
Electricity Slated to be Restored After Elsa

Florida Public Service Commission Chairman Gary Clark expects all electricity to be restored by Friday after Tropical Storm Elsa, which twice reached hurricane strength before making landfall in the state Wednesday. “We're very grateful that the storm was as mild as it was,” Clark said... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted07/8/2021


Duke Could Recoup Storm Costs
Duke Could Recoup Storm Costs

Duke Energy Florida should be able to start recouping $16.7 million from customers stemming from the utility’s costs in responding to two tropical storms last year, staff members of the Florida Public Service Commission have recommended. The regulatory commission will decide the issue during... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/28/2021


OUC Evaluating Energy Efficiency Programs With Goal of Lowering Customers’ Utility Costs
OUC Evaluating Energy Efficiency Programs With Goal of Lowering Customers’ Utility Costs

Initiative includes search for consultant to help increase participation in conservation Empowered by a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals of 50% CO2 reduction by 2030 and 75% by 2040, OUC is reviewing its energy efficiency programs and seeks a consultant to... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted06/3/2021


Process Starts for PSC Picks
Process Starts for PSC Picks

With the terms of utility regulators Art Graham and Andrew Fay scheduled to expire in January, a state panel has started the process of filling two seats on the Florida Public Service Commission. The Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council announced Friday that it will accept... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted05/24/2021


Duke Energy Battles Breakup Proposal
Duke Energy Battles Breakup Proposal

Duke Energy pushed back Monday against a hedge fund’s call for Duke to make changes that could include breaking off its Florida subsidiary into a standalone utility. Elliott Investment Management, in a detailed letter released publicly, backed splitting the North Carolina-based Duke into... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2021