utilities

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term plans aimed at bolstering the electric system for hurricanes.

Utility leaders say they are responding to a trend of stronger and more unpredictable hurricanes as the 2024 outlook calls for what may be the busiest hurricane season ever.

The Home Expo had information booths and mini workshops covering all aspects of real estate vetting, financing, underwriting and improvement possibilities.

The fossil fuel industry was a big player in Florida's last legislative session, especially in proposals involving buzzwords like "renewable” natural gas and "green” hydrogen.

On March 7, the Florida Public Service Commission is expected to decide whether to approve some utility rate hikes because of rising natural gas costs and expensive storm preparations.

State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.

Less than a week after Hurricane Ian knocked out power to large swaths of Florida, state regulators have approved long-term plans by utilities to bolster the state's electric system.

A much-debated plan to change the rules for rooftop solar in Florida passed the House this week. The changes will potentially make solar more expensive for future users.

A nationwide moratorium on evictions spared millions of people struggling to pay their bills, but the same didn’t happen for utilities. many companies allowed a grace period for people struggling to pay their bills. But that’s mostly ended. Now hundreds of thousands of Floridians have had their power shut off, and money earmarked for residential relief hasn’t been able to help everyone.

A Florida coalition is requesting utilities remain on until June of 2021 for people behind on payments. Between March and October, Florida’s four largest utility companies incurred more than 60 million in debt due to late payments