Writer #2 is referring to the “Energy Choice” utility model. I would not count on that being widely available in the current political climate.

Writer #5 refers to FP&L “taking over” Gulf Power. Southern Company sold Gulf Power to FP&L’s parent company to generate revenue for SO’s debt load.

As for high energy cost burdens, households and businesses need to do some thinking about energy resources on their own properties, and do some math. Conservation is always a starting point. Better High E windows. Shading with awnings and trees. Attic insulation. Doors.

Next, appliances. High SEER HVAC units. Geothermal. Hybrid electric water heating.

And grand scale. Solar panels. Use of attic heat, particularly with hybrid water heaters.

New homes should consider all of the above in the design and lot placement stages.

Fossil fuel and all commercial energy sourcing will only continue to rise in price. Ask yourself, “How do I better manage the energy that is present on my own property?”, and come up with your own short- and long-term energy plan. Over the long haul, you’ll save a lot of money. And I’m speaking from experience.