TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Power & Light is pushing for a record-setting utility rate hike for four years, starting in 2026.
The Florida Public Service Commission meets on Aug. 11, and there is already opposition to FPL’s rate hike petition filed in February.
The base rates would increase by $8.9 billion and could surpass $10 billion if the 2028–29 solar and battery storage projects are also approved.
Walt Trierweiler, a public counsel, answered in the negative when asked if he thought the proposal was fair.
“No! And, I don’t normally speak to the media,” Trierweiler said.
Related document: Trierweiler’s filing in June
Trierweiler submitted expert testimony against the proposal. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is also among the opponents.
“These monopoly electric and gas utilities charge their customers for lobbying, for corporate brand advertising, for perks for executives,” Castor said, adding that FPL’s expenses also include political contributions.
This included a shill scheme against an environmental champion. Bryan Garner, a spokesman for FPL, said shareholders of the company pay for political contributions and marketing expenses.
Local 10 News Digital Journalist Andrea Torres contributed to this report.
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