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FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2B
Read full article: FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2BFlorida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
New nuclear power plant eyed in Florida
Read full article: New nuclear power plant eyed in FloridaAfter 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.
Fuel costs could give Florida utility customers break
Read full article: Fuel costs could give Florida utility customers breakState regulators Tuesday approved a plan that will trim Florida Power & Light customers’ monthly bills because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. said they will seek similar reductions.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Power outages reported in Central Florida amid severe storms
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Power outages reported in Central Florida amid severe stormsThe Florida Public Service Commission has begun charting power outages as severe storms make their way through the state. Here are the latest figures.
Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restoration
Read full article: Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restorationMost customers of Duke Energy Florida will see a slight increase in their bill starting next month now that the Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved the energy provider’s latest fuel and capacity rate request.
These Florida electric companies are raising rates in January
Read full article: These Florida electric companies are raising rates in JanuaryState 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.
Natural gas costs could drive up utility bills in Florida
Read full article: Natural gas costs could drive up utility bills in FloridaCustomers 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.