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State Looks at More Nuclear Power
State Looks at More Nuclear Power

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. It would take years, possibly decades. But Florida is looking at the possibility of adding nuclear power. After state lawmakers this year required a study on the feasibility of expanding the use of nuclear energy, Florida Public... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


Supreme Court Sets FPL Rate Arguments
Supreme Court Sets FPL Rate Arguments

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state Supreme Court will hear arguments Oct. 8 in a long-running fight about a 2021 settlement that increased Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates. The court on Thursday issued an order scheduling a hearing in... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


La Rosa, 2 Others Eyed for PSC Seat
La Rosa, 2 Others Eyed for PSC Seat

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Public Service Commission Chairman Mike La Rosa’s bid for reappointment to the utility-regulatory commission took a step forward Wednesday, as he was one of three finalists whose names were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2024


Regulators Weigh Tampa Electric Rates
Regulators Weigh Tampa Electric Rates

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida regulators Monday dug into a proposal that would lead to Tampa Electric Co. raising base electric rates, with representatives of consumers and businesses arguing the proposal should be scaled back. Tampa Electric is... Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Duke Rate Settlement Approved
Duke Rate Settlement Approved

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. With support from representatives of consumers and businesses, the state Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a settlement that will increase Duke Energy Florida’s base electric rates and help lead to building... Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2024


Rehearing Rejected in FPL Irma Case
Rehearing Rejected in FPL Irma Case

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal on Wednesday rejected a rehearing request in a lawsuit alleging Florida Power & Light did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages during Hurricane Irma. In a May 22... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


Duke Rate Settlement Reached
Duke Rate Settlement Reached

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida and consumer representatives Monday filed a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates — but not as much as Duke originally sought. The proposal, which needs approval from the state... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2024


Duke Rate Case Put on Hold
Duke Rate Case Put on Hold

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators have paused a case that could lead to Duke Energy Florida raising base electric rates, as the utility and consumer representatives try to nail down a settlement. Florida Public Service Commission member Gabriella... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2024


New Nuclear Power Eyed in Florida
New Nuclear Power Eyed in Florida

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. After the issue was tucked into a wide-ranging energy bill approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, state regulators in the coming months will study the feasibility of adding more nuclear power. The Florida Public... Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2024


FPL Urges Rejection of Irma Arguments
FPL Urges Rejection of Irma Arguments

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to what it described as “recycled arguments,” Florida Power & Light has urged an appeals court to reject a rehearing request in a lawsuit alleging the utility did not meet obligations to help prevent power... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2024


Utility Seeks Boost in Electric Rates
Utility Seeks Boost in Electric Rates

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Pointing to issues such as inflation and a need to upgrade technology, Florida Public Utilities Co. will ask state regulators to approve an increase in base electric rates. Florida Public Utilities Co. is a relatively small... Continue Reading

Date posted06/20/2024


FPL Storm Costs Get Approval
FPL Storm Costs Get Approval

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light will return about $16 million to customers after state regulators Tuesday signed off on the utility’s costs related to Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole and other storm-related expenses. The state... Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024