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Escambia Commission wants review of FPL rates
Escambia Commission wants review of FPL rates

News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Escambia County Commission has joined other local governments in asking the state Public Service Commission to take another look at Florida Power & Light’s rates. In a letter posted Monday on the Public Service Commission website,... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted04/13/2022


Lynn Haven questions FPL rates
Lynn Haven questions FPL rates

News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Bay County city of Lynn Haven has joined other Panhandle communities in asking the state Public Service Commission to review Florida Power & Light’s rates. In a letter posted Wednesday on the Public Service Commission website, Lynn Haven... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted04/13/2022


Santa Rosa County objects to FPL rates
Santa Rosa County objects to FPL rates

The Santa Rosa County Commission has joined other Panhandle communities in asking state regulators to review Florida Power & Light’s rates. In a letter dated March 24 and posted Tuesday on the state Public Service Commission website, the Santa Rosa County Commission pointed to a base... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted04/6/2022


Panhandle city seeks review of FPL rates
Panhandle city seeks review of FPL rates

News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Panhandle city of Milton is asking the state Public Service Commission to take another look at Florida Power & Light’s rates after customer bills jumped this year. City Manager Randy Jorgenson wrote a letter last week to the commission... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/16/2022


Controversial Solar Changes Going to Governor
Controversial Solar Changes Going to Governor

By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would make major changes in rules for rooftop solar energy, after weeks of attempts by the solar industry and environmental groups to head it off. Senate sponsor Jennifer... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/7/2022


Rooftop Solar Changes Backed as Debate Continues
Rooftop Solar Changes Backed as Debate Continues

By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After weeks of debate, the Florida House could vote Wednesday to make controversial changes in rules for rooftop solar energy, while senators continue to back a similar proposal. The debate flared again Tuesday as the House rejected... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/1/2022


Higher Fuel Costs to Hit Tampa Electric Customers
Higher Fuel Costs to Hit Tampa Electric Customers

By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More Florida residents are about to feel the pain of high natural-gas costs. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal by Tampa Electric Co. to collect additional money from customers to cover... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted03/1/2022


Broadband Expansion Proposal Sees Changes
Broadband Expansion Proposal Sees Changes

Sen. Jim Boyd By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers awaiting federal money scaled back a proposal Tuesday that would help broadband providers expand service to mostly rural, underserved areas. Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, removed designated funding from his... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/22/2022


Judge Backs FPL in Permit Fight
Judge Backs FPL in Permit Fight

Turkey Point Nuclear Plant By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Rejecting arguments about threats to Monroe County’s water supply and Biscayne Bay, an administrative law judge has ruled the state should renew a permit for a massive canal system at a Florida Power... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2022


Hotly Debated Solar Changes Move Forward
Hotly Debated Solar Changes Move Forward

Rep. Lawrence McClure TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers continued to move forward Monday with key changes in rules for rooftop solar energy, drawing heavy opposition from the solar industry and environmental groups. But as the House State Administration & Technology Appropriations... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2022


Tampa Electric Fuel Cost Hike Supported
Tampa Electric Fuel Cost Hike Supported

Tampa Electric Co. should be able to collect more money from customers starting in April because of higher-than-expected fuel costs for power plants, staff members of the Florida Public Service Commission recommended Thursday. The utility last month sought approval to pass along an additional... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/17/2022


Electric Vehicle Charging Plan Gets Backing
Electric Vehicle Charging Plan Gets Backing

By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE --- A proposal aimed at expanding investment in electric-vehicle charging stations started to move forward Tuesday in the House, despite concerns about state regulators being directed to set prices and work outside their jurisdiction. The House... Continue Reading

Postedby Dave Heller (deleted)
Date posted02/15/2022