Commission staff say after a settlement the average monthly bill increase will be lower: only around $8 for customers along the Peninsula and less for customers in northwest Florida. But, estimates vary depending on electric usage and the year rate hikes are triggered.

CONTEXT: The #Florida Public Service Commission is a 5-seat board. All current members appointed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott.

Florida Powe & Light (FPL) provides power to 6 million customers. The rate hike will result in about $18 more/monthly bill
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Full story here: Federal heat assistance funding is typically available on Oct. 1, but after staffing cuts and the government shutdown, the states will not get the money until Nov. 30. #LIHEAP #climate #energysky san.com/cc/low-incom...

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Hi Heidi I’m writing about LIHEAP for an article and looking to talk with people like yourself who are affected by the delay in funding. Please reach out as soon as you can to kpeters@san.com or 5129311457

Hi Heidi, I’m an energy reporter writing about affordability issues. Would you be willing to talk about your experience for a story in working on? Please reach out kpeters@san.com