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FPL Strongly Opposes Advocacy Group’s Rate Counterproposal As ‘Illusory And Unenforceable’
August 31, 2025
Florida Power & Light is strongly opposing rate proposal made by consumer advocacy groups, calling a proposal by the Office of Public Counsel “illusory and unenforceable” and pushing the Florida Public Service Commission to reject it.
The Florida Office of Public Counsel, created by the legislature in 1974 to represent the people in utility matters, objected to a proposed FPL rate, asserting that would increase FPL’s revenues by an “unconscionable” amount.
As we previously reported , FPL and 10 key stakeholder groups filed a comprehensive four-year rate settlement agreement with state regulators . The proposed agreement reduces FPL’s original revenue request by nearly one-third.
Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler described the stakeholders that agreed to the settlement as a “minority coalition of very large customers” and said the “majority of FPL’s customers will see significantly increased” bills. FPL said the four-year settlement would result in increased revenues of $945 million in 2026 and $766 million in 2027, with additional amounts in 2028 for battery storage and solar projects.
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The Office of Public Counsel said in the letter that the proposal would cumulatively increase FPL revenues by $6.753 billion through 2029.
FPL was quick to file a response with the PSC.
“Simply put, what the movants (the Office of Public Counsel and the four groups) have filed is not a settlement at all,” FPL attorneys wrote in a 14-page response. “Calling the documents that the movants filed a settlement defies general common sense; walks dangerously close to a bad faith filing from a legal perspective; and, at best, is a ham-handed media stunt that attempts to turn this proceeding into a circus.”
The PSC is schedule to hear the rate case in October.
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22 Responses to “FPL Strongly Opposes Advocacy Group’s Rate Counterproposal As ‘Illusory And Unenforceable’”
I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about that FPL.
I LIVE IN NORTH ESCAMBIA County and have EREC
“It is unconscionable that our customers don’t like being gouged by our demands .”
when we had Alabama power the rates seemed to be appropriate – AND they offered programs where you have a set rate thru the season-so those of us on social security were able to budget for it – the 1ST month with Florida power my bill went significantly higher – and NOT my problem that it costs you for an electric car-(which I do not have) and the thought I am charged for for some of their usage—-AND they still haven’t buried the power lines and I live in Fl. STORMS totally the ONLY business that can charge WHATEVER without you having any control
Crooks aka FPL don’t like their cash cow disturbed . Pay up and shut up !
We purchased solar panels back in 2019. In 2022, GP/FPL sent a letter saying if we don’t purchase at least $25.00 of electricity a month, they will charge $25.00 anyway. There have been more underhanded moves in this process that I won’t get into at this time. They’ll get their money by hook or crook.
FPL is owned by NextEra Inc. Another greedy company. Armando Pimentel, CEO of FPL received $11,351,157 in total compensation for 2024, of which $1,000,000.00 in salary. however, the rest is in stock options & other equity & bonuses. I gather the increase in rates FPL gets is from our pockets to theirs. I believe they have the PSC in their pockets too.
EREC all day lol.
FPL’s profit margin is out of this world right now and they’re only wanting to add to it. Southern Company(Gulf Power) screwed us by selling to this Monopoly. Federal Government is going to have to step in, which shouldn’t have to happen.
Rates were supposed to go down or stabilize after the first 4 years of the increases.. guess they lied then.. we had this company down south and they were awful.. our bills never drop below 300 now since they took over here in NW Florida… we even got new windows, new hvac, changed out to LED lights, new garage door….timers on pool and on water heaters.. the bill went down the first month of the new hvac.. then we tripled when FPL took over.. it sucks.. FPL cannot tell us what else to do to help the issue as they said we have done everything.. but yet bills are still high.. we shouldn’t be paying for the new solar fields.. the replacement of all the poles being put in.. and whatever else.. we shouldn’t be making up the difference in lack of funds which is hard to believe is happening to the shareholders since more people are moving here and all these new homes are being built.. go after the developers.. not the consumers
REGARDING:
“Why should we have to pay for the green’s solar panels that are not feasible”
From the Department of Energy (read it before Donald has it taken down):
“Energy payback estimates for rooftop PV systems are 4, 3, 2,
and 1 years:
4 years for systems using current multicrystalline-silicon PV modules,
3 years for current thin-film modules,
2 years for anticipated multicrystalline modules, and
1 year for anticipated thin-film modules.
With energy paybacks of 1 to 4 years and assumed life
expectancies of 30 years, 87% to 97% of the energy that
PV systems generate won’t be plagued by pollution, green-
house gases, and depletion of resources.”
Translation: solar power looks gooder and gooder
FPL doesn’t even have the courtesy to respond to emails from consumers.
How much is going to shareholders? FPL is doing nothing for free they are making money with all the growth in the area. Why need more?? Cause greedy!!
FPL is racking us over the coals because they know its a monopoly….since the change from Gulf Power over to FPL my bill has tripled with no explanation….not to mention “customer service” the robot on the phone and you can never actually speak to a person. I wish Michelle Salzman and our governor would step in and do something to help is NWFL citizens because the bills further down south are not nearly as outrageous as ours!
Why should we have to pay for the green’s solar panels that are not feasible. We were not asked to pay for them. Thay would be a start. Maybe FLORIDA should think really hard if they left FPL raise their prices anytime they want mor and more and more.
Wow these people can never get enough money !! This company has got to be the absolute greediest non caring money hungry company in Florida ! Im telling yo something has got to be done and soon !! These people will break every Floridian!!!
OPPOSES? THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT SUPPLIES US. WHAT THEY SAY,WHAT THEY DO!!!!
Remember when we used to think Gulf Power was bad?
Well there’s no thinking about it with this bunch !
FP&L is an example of a monopoly company that the consumers will have no luck fighting against. Same with Cox Cable and AT&T. Many Seniors are just getting by, as are many families but these companies provide a service you either live with or without. These days, we can’t live very comfortably and some cannot live at all without electricity. Solar is a scam. Complain to your State Leaders until they do something about it or VOTE THEM OUT!
This blood sucking company should be brought under control. Their profits are out of line with everything but our politicians.
Seems the old adage “money does not grow on trees” has never passed in meaning to The folks at FPL The Escambia County Commissioners
Both FPL and Escambia county must have twin brothers running the business of both.
FPL wants unconscionable rate increases.
Escambia county Florida wants an unconscionable increase in the county fire tax.
What is bad is that everyday working Joe has to pay these increases and FPL and the Escambia county commissioners forget that Florida has a lot of people on fixed incomes.
Sure would be nice if my check increased by the $Millions$ like the thinking of
FPL and the Escambia County Commissioners.
Just saying
FPL has consistently raised their rates and the service is not improved at all. Typically an increase is for ‘upgraded services’ but that is not the case with FPL. In a time when folks are struggling they have not stopped their increases. They need to be stopped!! I hope the advocacy group prevails and stops these runaway FPL increases!! There is no competition we have no choice in who to go with as FPL has a stronghold on the industry
Too bad the PSC is a joke.
How is FPL not a monopoly?