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By Sarah Marmion As Florida continues its trajectory to becoming a top 10 global economy, we need to increase the conversation about educational choices that align with the true talent needs of our state’s industries. It’s important to highlight flexible, real-world learning opportunities that prepare our students for the jobs of the future, opportunities like […]

A new proposal to the state Public Service Commission would reduce Florida Power & Light customer bills because of lower-than-expected fuel costs. Florida Power & Light (FPL) filed the proposal that they claimed would save consumers roughly $662 million.  FPL argues that if passed, savings would be reflected in customer bills as early as May […]

With the fast emergence of electric vehicles, Port Canaveral has expanded their infrastructure in accommodating electric cars by funding fast-charging options for these vehicles along with Florida Power and Light. FPL's new "Level 3" chargers will be located at the Port's "Cove area" and their claim to fame is charging vehicles in an hour at […]

Florida Power and Light (FPL), the largest energy company in Florida often makes headlines in Florida politics, and are targeted by Democrats that believe the energy giant is not as "green" as they would like it to be. However, FPL is a legitimate green energy player across the state of Florida, as exampled by their […]

TALLAHASSEE—During debate on Rep. Anna Eskamani’s “Florida’s People Lose Act” (FPL), Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) took the floor to rail against Florida energy giant Florida Power & Light's (FPL) alleged power grab around the state, but at the same took a big swipe at President Joe Biden’s energy initiative. According to Rep. Smith, President […]

By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — A group that challenged a Florida Power & Light plan to raise base electric rates is taking the fight to the state Supreme Court. The group Floridians Against Increased Rates filed a notice this week that it is appealing a decision by the state Public Service Commission to approve a […]

By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE --- State regulators Tuesday approved allowing Florida Power & Light (FPL) to collect an additional $810 million from customers in 2022 amid higher-than-expected costs for natural gas that plays a key role in fueling power plants. The decision by the state Public Service Commission will add nearly $7 a month to […]

The Florida Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed a measure that could lead to more underground power lines, as backers point to massive outages in recent years after hurricanes hit the state. The bill, approved 37-2, would create a new process for utilities to pass along costs to customers for storm-protection projects such as installing underground power lines.

The utility said in the filing that more than 200 of its largest energy users have committed to participate in the program, which would be open to residential, business and government customers.

TALLAHASSEE --- Gulf Power, the largest electric utility in Northwest Florida, starts 2019 with a new owner. NextEra Energy Inc., the parent company of Florida Power & Light, announced early Tuesday that it has finished an earlier-announced deal to purchase Gulf Power from the Atlanta-based Southern Company. The deal expands NextEra’s already-large footprint in Florida […]

The notice, as is common, does not detail the office’s arguments. But the case centers on a Dec. 12 decision by the state Public Service Commission ...

Florida is the only state of the 7 biggest in the US – THE ONLY ONE – that doesn’t give its citizens a choice in how they get electricity. That would make a huge difference by cutting electric prices by ¼ and forcing the government-backed utilities to start doing better with customer service.

FPL's approach differs from Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co., which last week filed plans with the Public Service Commission to recoup a combined total of about $600 million from customers. The money would cover costs related to Irma and the replenishment of storm reserves.