Florida Elected Officials Oppose FPL Rate Hike
A bipartisan letter signed by 28 elected officials, including Minority Leader Senator Lori Berman, was sent to Governor DeSantis and the Public Service Commission (PSC), urging them to reject Florida Power & Light's (FPL) rate hike request of nearly $10 billion.
- The rate hike would increase electricity bills for 12 million people.
- Technical hearings for FPL's rate hike request began in Tallahassee.
While already dealing with rising grocery bills, property insurance and auto insurance rates, Floridians can’t afford another large hike to their electricity bill.
The letter, facilitated by Food & Water Watch, will be submitted as evidence to the PSC's official docket.
Author's summary: Florida officials oppose a $10 billion rate hike.