Florida, Tampa Electric

Florida Regulators Approve $1.55 Billion In Hurricane-Related Costs For Tampa Electric, Duke Energy
Florida utility customers can expect to see higher bills in the coming months as the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved interim storm restoration costs for Tampa Electric Company (TECO) and Duke Energy Florida (DEF).
Florida’s PSC approves storm charges for TECO, Duke customers
The PSC unanimously approved charging Duke Energy Florida customers $1.1 billion and Tampa Electric Co. customers $464 million for restoration after
Duke Energy, Tampa Electric customers to pay at least $20 monthly hike for storm costs
Floridians who get their electricity from Duke Energy or Tampa Electric will soon face hefty increases of at least $20 more per month on their bills, as part of the two companies’ efforts to recoup costs from last year’s hurricane season.
Duke Energy, Tampa Electric customers face sharply higher bills for storm costs
The Florida Public Service Commission approved sharp increases on Tuesday for customers of Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) and Emera's (OTCPK:EMRAF) Tampa Electric of at least $20/month, as part of the two companies' attempts to recover costs from last year's hurricane season,
Tampa Electric, Duke Energy to collect $1.55 billion for hurricane costs
While trying to cushion the blow for Tampa Electric Co. customers, state regulators Tuesday approved proposals by Tampa Electric and Duke Energy Florida to collect more than $1.55 billion to cover hurricane-related costs and replenish storm reserves.
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Recovery and relaxation on Florida’s Anna Maria Island, hit by two hurricanes in 2024
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S&P study shows Florida had nominal increase in homeowners insurance rates
While Florida held off major increases for homeowners insurance, analysts caution hurricane impact hasn't hit yet.
Law firm sues owner of St. Pete building hit by collapsed crane during Hurricane Milton
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Florida regulators urged to OK utility storm costs
While Duke and Tampa Electric would start collecting the money in March, they would ultimately have to justify all of the ...
‘Exercise caution’: Florida’s Gulf Coast sees health alerts triggered by red tide
Officials say the red tide bloom is expanding, but the event is not unexpected, as NOAA satellites have been tracking ...
Colorado State hurricane expert talks busy 2024 season, what he expects for this year
Phil Klotzbach, professor with Colorado State University, told the group that 2024 was a weird hurricane season, and 2025 is a coin toss now.
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US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024, even as they eased globally
alongside an empty lot where a home was swept away by Hurricane Helene, in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida, ...
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Changes on your FPL bill? See the explanation and rate increase power company is asking for
The surcharge helps cover the costs from three hurricanes that hit Florida in 2024, the company said. Here's what you should know. The Florida Public Service Commission approved FPL’s request ...
19 restaurants, resorts and shops closed by 2024 hurricanes in Sarasota, Bradenton area
Are they reopening? 19 Sarasota-area restaurants, resorts, and shops temporarily or permanently closed due to damage from ...