Florida Power & Light

Compared to some other states, Florida is late to the data-center game. But with explosive growth in the use of artificial intelligence and other technology, Florida utilities, regulators, and lawmakers are preparing for what could be an influx of data centers that would use massive amounts of electricity and tap water resources.

The Florida Public Service Commission approved the rate increase Thursday for Florida Power & Light, the state's largest power company, over the strong objections of various groups.

The state Public Service Commission is scheduled Nov. 20 to decide whether to approve a proposed settlement that FPL reached with numerous businesses and groups.

The Florida Public Service Commission began what could be a two-week hearing as FPL seeks to increase base electric rates.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed former state Rep. Bobby Payne and veteran regulatory official Ana Ortega to serve on the Florida Public Service Commission.

Opponents of the proposed settlement want the Florida Public Service Commission to consider the counter proposal. Commission Chair Mike La Rosa on Sept. 12 denied the request.

Opponents of a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates want state regulators to take another look at a “counter proposal.”

As they consider a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light's base electric rates, state regulators will not take up a "counter proposal" offered by opponents.

Ratcheting up a battle about a proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement, opponents have offered a "counter proposal" that would trim potential increases over the next four years.

The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday, saying it would increase FPL's revenues by an "unconscionable" amount.