“The utility estimates that a typical residential bill of 1,000 kilowatt hours would rise from $91.84 per month to $100.66 per month next year, including all charges and fees, according to FPL materials. That typical rate would eventually rise to $105.31 in 2019 at the conclusion of the increases.” – Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 3, 2016

MARK SCHUMANN

The Press Journal has yet to inform its readers on Florida Power & Light’s proposed $1.3 billion rate increase. Meanwhile, other news organizations across the state have stepped up their reporting on the utility giant’s plans. Below are links to stories published recently by Florida Today, the Palm Beach Post and the Miami Herald.

Florida Today: FPL customers concerned over proposed $1.3B rate increase

Palm Beach Post: FPL customer service charge could increase 27 percent

Miami Herald: FPL offers to skip nuclear fee – but rate hike is still looming

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