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Jim RosicaMay 4, 2016

Their names are known but their qualifications are still in the dark. By the end of business Wednesday, the state’s Office of Legislative Services had not released copies of applications for an open seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. Applications were due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The paperwork will go to the Public Service Commission Nominating Council, which “screen(s) […]

Jim RosicaMay 3, 2016

Three terms is enough, Lisa Edgar said Tuesday. Edgar announced that she’s not seeking a fourth term on the Florida Public Service Commission, which regulates the state’s investor-owned utilities. She was paid $131,000 a year. The deadline to apply for her seat on the commission was 5 p.m. Tuesday. “For the past twelve years, I’ve been honored and humbled to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 5, 2016

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Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is one step closer to the development of a $1.3 billion high-efficiency power plant in Okeechobee County, one of the most efficient and cleanest energy plants in the country. On Tuesday, the five-member Florida Public Service Commission approved a need for the proposed FPL Okeechobee Clean Energy Center, a […]

Phil AmmannJuly 30, 2015

Duke Energy is asking the Florida Public Service Commission for permission to issue $1.3 billion worth of a type of securitized bond, which will help reduce charges to consumers for shutting down the mothballed Crystal River nuclear plant. John Downey of the Charlotte Business Journal reports the request is for a new bond approved by […]

Staff ReportsJune 19, 2015

AARP is asking the state Supreme Court to stop Florida Power & Light Inc. from investing in speculative natural gas production in Oklahoma, and to direct the state Public Service Commission to reconsider its approval for the plan. “For the first time, Florida utility regulators have required our state’s consumers to pay millions, in advance, for an […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 10, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott has a Wednesday deadline to either act on nearly 60 bills or allow then become law without his signature. The 56 bills awaiting Scott’s signature or veto include a contentious measure that requires a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions and a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to try […]

Bruce RitchieApril 27, 2015

A bill that would allow Duke Energy Florida to issue bonds for the shutdown of its Crystal River nuclear plant isn’t necessarily doomed in the House because of bill changes made by the Senate on Friday, a leading House supporter said. HB 7109 allows Duke Energy Florida to issue bonds for the $1.4 billion nuclear […]

Bruce RitchieApril 24, 2015

The Senate on Friday voted to send an amended Public Service Commission bill back to the House after Sen. Jack Latvala indicated that Capitol lobbyists are not pleased with it. HB 7109 would limit PSC members to serving three four-year terms and require those who lobby to register the PSC Nominating Council to register as […]

Bruce RitchieApril 20, 2015

Democrats have filed at least 16 amendments to a House bill involving the shutdown of the Crystal River nuclear plant to include eliminating the advanced cost recovery fee for nuclear power plants. HB 7109 was amended in its final committee stop on April 9 to include a deal allowing Duke Energy Florida to seek Public […]

Bruce RitchieApril 16, 2015

Sen. Jack Latvala on Thursday cautioned against any elected state official opposing his bill that would allow Duke Energy Florida to issue bonds for closing its Crystal River nuclear plant. His warning came after a vote on the House version was delayed this week. Duke says the plant closing cost is $1.4 billion. Latvala said […]

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PSC commissioner applications still not public

Lisa Edgar will not seek 4th term on PSC

Public Service Commission approves need for $1.3 billion FPL Okeechobee Clean Energy plant

Duke Energy applies for $1.3B in bonds to cut Crystal River costs

AARP Florida calls to overturn FPL approval for natural gas speculation in Oklahoma

56 bills waiting for Rick Scott to sign, veto or become law without signature

Duke Energy bill not doomed by Senate changes, key House supporter says

Senate sends PSC bill back to House with changes that “folks in the hall” don’t like

House Democrats pile amendments on nuclear plant bill

Jack Latvala warns against opposing his nuke plant financing bill