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Utility Storm Plans Challenged
Utility Storm Plans Challenged

The state Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, is going to the Florida Supreme Court in disputes about storm-protection plans approved for four power companies. The office filed notices that are a first step in challenging orders issued by the Florida Public... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted12/16/2022


OUC is a Solar 'SunRiser' Once Again
OUC is a Solar 'SunRiser' Once Again

Report affirms OUC as a leader in solar energy among utilities in the Southeast Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted12/7/2022


Higher Electric Bills Set for January
Higher Electric Bills Set for January

TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.Bills will go up in January for many customers of Florida Power & Light, along with customers of... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted12/7/2022


Utility Storm Project Costs Approved - November 2022
Utility Storm Project Costs Approved - November 2022

State regulators Thursday signed off on electric utilities collecting hundreds of millions of dollars from customers next year to pay for projects aimed at bolstering the power system against storms. The Florida Public Service Commission approved proposals by Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/18/2022


State Seeks to Protect Manatees Near Power Plant
State Seeks to Protect Manatees Near Power Plant

Hoping to protect manatees as they congregate this winter, state wildlife officials Tuesday issued an emergency rule that will temporarily prevent boating in an area of the Indian River Lagoon near a Florida Power & Light power plant. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rule... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted11/8/2022


FPL to Seek $1.1 Billion in Ian Costs
FPL to Seek $1.1 Billion in Ian Costs

After pouring workers and equipment into restoring electricity after Hurricane Ian, Florida Power & Light expects to seek approval to recoup about $1.1 billion from customers, officials said Friday.It was not immediately clear when FPL will file a proposal at the Florida Public Service... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/28/2022


Duke Seeks to Pass Along Tax Savings
Duke Seeks to Pass Along Tax Savings

Duke Energy Florida on Monday filed a proposal to pass along $56 million in savings to customers after passage of a federal law that provides tax breaks for renewable energy. Duke customers are expected to face increased electric bills in 2023. But the proposal, which was filed at the Florida... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/18/2022


Cane Island Power Park Named Top Power Plant
Cane Island Power Park Named Top Power Plant

Award recognizes plant’s record of providing affordable, reliable and clean power Cane Island Power Park received a Top Plant Award from POWER Magazine for its continued success in providing affordable, reliable and clean power. The power generating facility is one of five natural gas-fired... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted10/6/2022


KUA Crews Restore Power to More Than 90% of Customers After Hurricane Ian
KUA Crews Restore Power to More Than 90% of Customers After Hurricane Ian

Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) made substantial progress Thursday as crews restored power to more than 90 % of customers and continue restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. As strong winds suspended restoration efforts in bucket trucks around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, crews were... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/29/2022


FPUA Approaches 100% Restoration of Electric Outages Following Hurricane Ian
FPUA Approaches 100% Restoration of Electric Outages Following Hurricane Ian

Currently, there are 304 FPUA customers without power due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian. FPUA crews were actively deployed to the areas impacted by Hurricane Ian as of 7:30am this morning and are still in the field to restore the remaining outages. “The quick and safe restoration of... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/29/2022


FPL Transmission Line Project Approved
FPL Transmission Line Project Approved

State Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Shawn Hamilton issued a final order Thursday approving a Florida Power & Light plan to build an 80.5-mile transmission line from Okeechobee to DeSoto counties. The 230-kilovolt transmission line, which also received a sign-off in June from... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/23/2022


Feds Boost Florida Vehicle Charging Stations
Feds Boost Florida Vehicle Charging Stations

The White House on Wednesday approved plans that will make available roughly $71.5 million for electric-vehicle charging stations in Florida during this fiscal year and next year. Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan was among 35 plans that the Biden administration... Continue Reading

Postedby Garnie Holmes (deleted)
Date posted09/15/2022