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Staff ReportsAugust 17, 2016

Three candidates won nominations Wednesday to sit on the Florida Public Service Commission. Their names go to Gov. Rick Scott, who will make the final selection. The top vote-getter during a meeting in Orlando of the PSC Nominating Council was Donald Polmann, with eight votes. The Dunedin resident is a registered professional engineer with three degrees, […]

Jim RosicaJuly 28, 2016

A state panel on Thursday picked eight applicants — including unsuccessful Insurance Commissioner contender Jeffrey S. Bragg — to be interviewed for a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). The Public Service Commission Nominating Council will hold interviews Aug. 17, with the goal of selecting three finalists for Gov. Rick Scott‘s consideration. One person tapped by the council is Scott’s deputy policy coordinator. […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 8, 2016

Florida Power & Light customers will get a small break on their utility bills next year, after the company won approval to delay a charge related to the construction of two nuclear reactors in Miami-Dade County. The Public Service Commission agreed Thursday to defer the charge for a year beginning in January, which amounts to […]

Staff ReportsApril 29, 2016

Florida-based business law firm Gunster, joined by a group of energy industry leaders, this week hosted its inaugural Women in Energy Leadership Forum. The event, held at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, brought together women and men from across the state for two days of keynote addresses and panel discussions about relevant issues […]

Ryan RayApril 12, 2016

Consumers for Smart Solar kicked-off a new phase of its effort to pass a solar energy amendment to the state constitution at a press conference Tuesday. The campaign was once seen as merely a foil for a rival amendment, pitched by environmental groups like the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. That initiative ran out of gas when it […]

Jim RosicaApril 1, 2016

Two legislative leaders are asking the state’s utility regulators to “follow the law” and deny a request by a water utility serving parts of Marion, Pasco and Seminole counties to increase its rates. State Rep. Richard Corcoran, the Land O’ Lakes Republican slated to become House Speaker after the 2016 elections, and Sen. Wilton Simpson, […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 9, 2016

With falling natural gas prices, Duke Energy Florida announced it will cut monthly residential electricity rates $5.83 for a typical 1,000 kilowatt-hour customer beginning with its April billing cycle. The utility submitted its plan to the Florida Public Service Commission and is expected to be approved, reports LobbyTools. Duke uses natural gas to generate a majority of […]

Phil AmmannNovember 4, 2015

Tallahassee-based law firm Meenan P.A. announced the addition of two new lawyers for their legislative and regulatory practice. Stephen C. Burgess will work in an “Of Counsel” capacity; Sarah Niewold is the firm’s newest associate. With more than 35 years’ experience working with the Florida Legislature and executive branches, Burgess is a former consumer advocate […]

Bob SparksJuly 16, 2015

Whether or not one agrees about the presence of climate change, or the cause of it, there is some agreement in the area of energy diversification. For example, liberals and conservatives routinely join forces to promote the benefits of solar energy. Those living outside Florida are surprised to discover we do not come anywhere near […]

Daniel TilsonJune 18, 2015

Hey, you! Yeah, you, the one who didn’t vote in 2014. If you gag when you see your electric bill, wonder why the Sunshine State barely uses solar power, or frown at the idea of unidentified toxic chemicals being pumped into the ground under you… Well hey, this is a story about why voting really […]

Tag: Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission nominees down to 3, Rick Scott to decide winner

Jeffrey Bragg, 7 others make cut for PSC opening

Florida Power & Light gets OK to give customers temporary break on nuclear costs

Gunster hosts inaugural Florida Women in Energy Leadership Forum

“Consumers for Smart Solar” launches new phase of ballot initiative campaign

Richard Corcoran, Wilton Simpson oppose water rate hike

Duke Energy Florida to cut electricity rates for April

Personnel note: Tallahassee-based Meenan P.A. adds 2 new lawyers

Bob Sparks: Florida should be a solar haven for consumers, entrepreneurs

Daniel Tilson: Rick Scott's Public Service Commission: "Frack you, Florida!"