State’s consumer advocate not decided yet on FPL rate case appeal

Editor’s Note:  In an effort to supplement coverage in the local media on Florida Power and Light’s recent rate increase, we are offering links to stories published in south Florida newspapers.

By SUSAN SALISBURY  – Palm Beach Post Staff Writer, Jan. 15

Florida Power & Light Co. customers’ bills for January will reflect the $350 million base rate increase the Florida Public Service Commission granted the utility in December.

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Regulators agree to give FPL four-year rate deal

The Florida Public Service Commission agrees to modify a Florida Power & Light settlement offer and will allow the company $358 million and four years of guaranteed profits as it bring three new power plants into service.

BY MARY ELLEN KLAS – Miami Herald Staff Writer, Dec. 13, 2012

TALLAHASSEE The Public Service Commission on Thursday agreed to award Florida Power & Light a $358 million base rate request that includes a series of rate increases over four years and rejected a call from the public counsel that the company scale back its rates.

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