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Michael MolineApril 4, 2017

The Public Service Commission bestowed its blessings Tuesday upon a rate settlement that will allow Gulf Power Co. to raise prices by nearly $62 million per year, but give the utility less of a return on investment than it wanted. Gulf Power originally sought to charge its customers in Northwest Florida an additional $106.8 million. “I […]

Michael MolineMarch 20, 2017

Gulf Power Co. will settle for nearly $62 million per year in increased rates for its customers in Northwest Florida, rather than the $106.8 million it had planned to seek from the Public Service Commission, the parties announced Monday. The deal would guarantee the utility a return on investment to Gulf Power’s stockholders averaging 10.25 […]

Michael MolineAugust 22, 2016

The Florida Public Service Commission opened hearings Monday on Florida Power & Light Co.’s request for nearly $1.3 billion in rate increases during the next three years, with an array of customers on hand to oppose the hikes. The increases are “unprecedented and unwarranted,” said Patricia Christensen of the Office of Public Counsel, which represents […]

Mitch PerryAugust 28, 2015

While the nation’s media will focus quite correctly this weekend on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans, anyone remember Hurricane Isaac? (Let’s not even talk about Erika). That was the storm that forced the cancellation of the first day of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa three years ago, making today the third […]

Mitch PerryAugust 27, 2015

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a settlement agreement previously negotiated between Florida Power & Light (FPL) and the Office of Public Counsel. FPL ratepayers will pay $520.5 million to purchase and then phase out the Cedar Bay Generating coal-fired power plant in Jacksonville, located near the St. John’s River. “As we continue to […]

Phil AmmannMarch 27, 2015

House Energy & Utility Subcommittee Chairman Dane Eagle is thanking fellow committee members for their efforts during the 2015 Legislative Session. This week, the committee held its final meeting of the 60-day session. Among the issues addressed this session include House Bill 7109, the Public Service Commission reform bill designed and passed by Eagle’s committee. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 27, 2015

House Energy & Utility Subcommittee Chairman Dane Eagle is thanking fellow committee members for their efforts during the 2015 Legislative Session. This week, the committee held its final meeting of the 60-day session. Among the issues addressed this session include House Bill 7109, the Public Service Commission reform bill designed and passed by Eagle’s committee. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 6, 2015

Florida’s largest electric utility is asking the state for permission to buy a coal-fired power plant it had been buying electricity from for 27 years. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) petitioned the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) Friday for approval to acquire the power plant it has contracted with since 1988 to purchase power. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

The nascent activist group Conservatives for Energy Freedom will be holding its first town hall meeting in the Sunshine State, appropriately enough, the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. as it starts its statewide “Energy Choice Listening Tour.” Organizers say they want the public to speak out about issues they’ve had […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2015

Wednesday morning in Tallahassee a coalition representing conservatives, environmentalists and business groups will launch its grassroots campaign to give Floridians the choice of getting solar power on the ballot next year. As was discussed frequently in the past election year, energy and elected officials haven’t been in much of a hurry to get on the bandwagon […]

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PSC approves $62 million rate compromise for Gulf Power Co.

Settlement reached in Gulf Power’s bid for $106.8 million base rate increase

PSC opens hearings on FPL rate hike

Mitch Perry Report for 8.28.15 – GOP convention memories

FPL gains OK to purchase, close coal-fired plant in Jacksonville

Dane Eagle praises work of Energy & Utility Subcommittee in 2015

Dane Eagle praises work of Energy & Utility Subcommittee in 2015

FPL files to purchase Jax power plant, could save customers $70M

Energy Choice Listening Tour begins in St. Pete tonight

Drive to expand choice for solar power for Floridians starts Wednesday