Florida Power & Light

The disconnections point to a broader trend of energy insecurity, advocacy groups say. A $7 billion rate hike for Florida Power & Light customers will further raise costs.

It includes advice on how to protect homes, prevent mold and reduce energy costs while away during the summer months.

Utility profit margins are one reason why electricity bills are rising, the report says. Advocates say low-income communities are hardest-hit by the costs.

Republicans advocating for the preemption say clean energy efforts are more costly than fossil fuel use, despite Tampa recently showing significant savings from such practices.

The lawsuit alleges Florida Power & Light and its parent company made misleading statements about issues such as funding “ghost” candidates to influence elections.

The Florida Public Service Commission approved the rate increase Thursday for Florida Power & Light, the state's largest power company, over the strong objections of various groups.

The settlement is expected to lead to base-rate increases of $945 million in 2026 and $705 million in 2027. FPL also would collect additional amounts in 2028 and 2029 for solar-energy and battery-storage projects.

Utility regulators consider guardrails for the facilities in the FPL rate case.

The Florida Public Service Commission began what could be a two-week hearing as FPL seeks to increase base electric rates.

Opponents of the proposed settlement want the Florida Public Service Commission to consider the counter proposal. Commission Chair Mike La Rosa on Sept. 12 denied the request.

Democrat Jose Javier Rodríguez holds a news conference to protest Florida Power & Light's proposal.

Florida Power & Light and 10 key stakeholder groups filed a comprehensive four-year rate settlement agreement with state regulators that reduces FPL's original revenue request by approximately 30%.