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Florida power outage map: 3 million customers without power as Hurricane Milton sweeps across state
Read full article: Florida power outage map: 3 million customers without power as Hurricane Milton sweeps across stateHurricane Milton is damaging multiple areas of Florida. Over 350k people are currently without power.
FPL shares savings opportunities with the House of Savings Challenge
Read full article: FPL shares savings opportunities with the House of Savings ChallengeFPL wants to help customers learn how they can save energy and money. Learn how to help keep your bill as low as possible throughout the warmer parts of the year, from using FPL’s free Energy Manager tool to finding rebates available for customers.
FPP share savings opportunities with the House of Savings Challenge
Read full article: FPP share savings opportunities with the House of Savings ChallengeFPL wants to help customers learn how they can save energy and money. Learn how to help keep your bill as low as possible throughout the warmer parts of the year, from using FPL’s free Energy Manager tool to finding rebates available for customers.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - FPL’s approach to solar energy and saving money
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - FPL’s approach to solar energy and saving moneySolar energy is cost-effective and less cluttered, according to Florida Power and Light (FPL).
‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continues
Read full article: ‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continuesA multi-day hearing ahead of the federal trial for two former JEA executives revealed new details about events surrounding the attempted sale of the utility in 2019.
‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continues
Read full article: ‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continuesA multi-day hearing ahead of the federal trial for two former JEA executives revealed new details about events surrounding the attempted sale of the utility in 2019.
Head of main Florida power company retiring amid controversy
Read full article: Head of main Florida power company retiring amid controversyThe leader of Florida’s primary electric company, which has been embroiled in controversy over allegations that it backed sham election candidates and spied on a journalist, will be stepping down next month, it was announced Wednesday.
Storms, fuel costs could spike bills for Florida Power & Light customers
Read full article: Storms, fuel costs could spike bills for Florida Power & Light customersFlorida Power & Light customers could face increased electric bills in April after the utility got hit in 2022 by hurricanes and higher-than-expected natural gas costs.
Northeast Florida utility companies taking action after shootings at North Carolina power substations cause outages
Read full article: Northeast Florida utility companies taking action after shootings at North Carolina power substations cause outagesAfter an attack on an electric grid in North Carolina, Northeast Florida utility companies say they are fortifying the security around their power grids.
Crews gather at FPL processing site in Lake City as Hurricane Ian threatens Florida
Read full article: Crews gather at FPL processing site in Lake City as Hurricane Ian threatens FloridaAs Hurricane Ian threatens to affect parts of Florida later this week, crews are forming plans of how they plan to help in the aftermath.
FPL explains how it uses drone technology to keep the lights on during hurricane season
Read full article: FPL explains how it uses drone technology to keep the lights on during hurricane seasonFPL demonstrated how it is improving reliability in good and bad weather by putting neighborhood power lines underground, strengthening main power lines, and using drone technology to assess the energy grid in Nassau County.
Florida rooftop solar change seems likely to pass, over pushback from solar industry
Read full article: Florida rooftop solar change seems likely to pass, over pushback from solar industryOn Feb. 8, Raina Greenfest jumped on a bus from Palm Beach to Tallahassee to try to convince lawmakers to vote no.
Strong winds, wild weather interrupts Floridians and Georgians
Read full article: Strong winds, wild weather interrupts Floridians and GeorgiansStrong winds knocked out power for hundreds in Northeast Florida on Sunday while Georgians were warned against nonessential travel due to the potential for icy conditions.
Regulators back FPL plan to speed up refunds
Read full article: Regulators back FPL plan to speed up refundsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved a plan by Florida Power & Light to speed up refunds of deposits for tens of thousands of customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FPL announced the plan last month as part of steps that also included providing bill credits of up to $200 to some residential and small-business customers. FPL said in its filing that the move to speed up refunds of deposits would return $9 million to $11 million to 50,000 to 60,000 residential customers. Ordinarily, deposits are refunded after 23 months to customers with good payment records. The plan is a one-time move that will shorten the period to 12 months.
FPL to resume disconnections, but help is available, utility says
Read full article: FPL to resume disconnections, but help is available, utility saysThere are several options for customers to apply for assistance if they need help. First, FPL is offering a credit program right now to customers who are behind with their payments.. There is also federal assistance available, and CARES Act money that might be an option too through your local county government office. And FPL’s Care to Share Program, which provides bill payment assistance to customers, has been expanded due to the pandemic to support customers. FPL said a lot of customers don’t even realize financial help is available to them.
Florida, Georgia utilities ready to help Gulf Coast in aftermath of storms
Read full article: Florida, Georgia utilities ready to help Gulf Coast in aftermath of stormsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Power & Light, JEA and Georgia Power crews all know what it’s like to deal with the wake of a hurricane or tropical storm. As Louisiana and Texas grapple with the aftermath of both, crews from the utilities are heading west to help their Gulf Coast counterparts. Crews from JEA left Jacksonville on Wednesday afternoon to answer a mutual aid request from Lafayette, Louisiana. The FPL crews left Tuesday morning from West Palm Beach and arrived Wednesday. Right now, 900+ FPL personnel are on their way to assist in #Marco & #Laura restoration.
FPL still suspending disconnections, waiving late fees
Read full article: FPL still suspending disconnections, waiving late feesAs some Northeast Florida utilities have resumed disconnections for unpaid accounts, Florida Power & Light sent a reminder Thursday that it is still suspending disconnections for customers who are behind on bills. But the utility said those who need help catching up need to contact FPL as soon as possible. FPL says most customers who are behind on their bill have not contacted the company for help. FPL said in addition to not disconnecting accounts, it will continue to waive late fees and offer payment plans. While we never want to turn the lights off for nonpayment especially during these difficult times we remain mindful that unpaid electric bills are ultimately paid for by all FPL customers, the utility said.
FPL settlement approved on Irma costs
Read full article: FPL settlement approved on Irma costsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Utility regulators on Tuesday signed-off on a $1.3 billion agreement involving Florida Power & Lights costs for restoring electricity after Hurricane Irma plowed through the state in 2017. The Florida Public Service Commission approved the settlement between FPL, the state Office of Public Counsel and the Florida Industrial Power Users Group. The agreement finalizes the costs, which will be covered by the utilitys savings from a 2017 federal tax overhaul. The storm that were dealing with, Irma, was a tremendous impact to your customers, throughout your service area, said Commissioner Donald Polmann. State Public Counsel J.R. Kelly said high costs are expected as utility crews come in as customers demand quick restoration of power.