TECO

Justices unanimously upheld decisions that the Florida Public Service Commission made in 2022 to approve what are known as “storm-protection plans” for Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric Co. and Florida Public Utilities Co.

Tampa Electric estimates it could seek to recover up to $55 million related to Helene and $370 for Milton.

Starting Nov. 1, visitors can check out the manatees as they seek refuge in TECO's warm waters in Apollo Beach.

Tampa Electric asked the commission to approve a $287.98 million increase in 2025, followed by increases of $92.37 million in 2026 and $65.47 million in 2027.

Florida regulators dug into a proposal that would lead to TECO raising base electric rates in the coming years, with representatives of consumers and businesses arguing the proposal should be scaled back.

Tampa Electric customers shared how their energy bills impact their lives. We heard from a senior citizen, a college student and a mother of six, among a couple dozen others.

For TECO customers, the average bill would rise to $160.93 a month in January 2025. And for Duke customers, it would mean an increase of $16.48 per month.

Utility leaders say they are responding to a trend of stronger and more unpredictable hurricanes as the 2024 outlook calls for what may be the busiest hurricane season ever.

Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.

Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult --- and expensive.

Existing coal and new natural gas-fired power plants that run more than 40% of the time will have to eliminate 90% of their carbon dioxide emissions.

Electric bills will be reduced starting in June due to lower-than-expected natural gas costs.