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Storm outages and utility-grid flickers pushed Florida homeowners toward battery storage, showing solar alone does not keep homes powered during blackouts.
4 developments · updated August 15, 2026NextEra’s latest quarter shows FPL adding customers, raising capital spending, and supporting faster earnings growth and a larger clean energy buildout.
4 developments · updated July 29, 2026Duke Energy has filed to lower electricity rates for its Florida customers in 2027. This follows a period of rising rates that drew criticism from customers…
September 03, 2026Homestead, Florida, has sharply increased electricity disconnections for overdue bills this summer, with over 1,300 disconnections reported between March and…
September 03, 2026Florida's EV charging infrastructure plan, supported by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, is under scrutiny for unclear goals and…
August 31, 2026Duke Energy Florida has launched its second battery storage facility, designed to enhance backup power capabilities during outages. While specific capacity…
August 31, 2026Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is tracking west-northwest in the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of…
August 31, 2026The National Hurricane Center has indicated that Florida could be affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. Although downgraded, the storm retains the…
August 30, 2026Babcock Ranch, near Fort Myers, runs entirely on an 870-acre solar farm with 687,000 panels developed in partnership with Florida Power & Light. The community…
August 29, 2026NOAA forecasts a below-average hurricane season, with 7–13 named storms and 2–6 hurricanes, due to a strong El Niño. However, the peak risk period from…
August 29, 2026Duke Energy Florida's tariff proposal is under review by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) in the first test of a new state law preventing utilities…
August 28, 2026NextNRG has secured a $3.5 million, 25-year contract to install a microgrid at the Taft Medical Complex in Hollywood, Florida. The system will feature 320 kW…
August 27, 2026On August 20, Duke Energy reported a 3,200-gallon sodium bisulfite spill at its Anclote Power Plant in Holiday, Florida. While the spill did not contaminate…
August 26, 2026A recent poll reveals that 92% of Florida voters support rooftop solar, highlighting its immense popularity. While the full article text is unavailable, the…
August 25, 2026Florida is advancing innovative solutions to combat rising sea levels and intensifying storms, with projects like seawalls that dissipate wave energy while…
August 22, 2026North Port, Florida, is gearing up for discussions on hyperscale data centers, with a City Commission meeting on August 31 and a workshop on September 3. A…
August 22, 2026Duke Energy is attempting to disqualify a consumer advocacy group from participating in hearings about energy costs tied to data centers. These hearings are…
August 22, 2026A recent poll found that 49% of Floridians oppose state efforts to attract data centers, citing concerns about rising electricity costs. This opposition…
August 21, 2026The Florida Public Service Commission has greenlit JEA's $1.57 billion natural gas plant in Jacksonville, designed to generate 675 megawatts using…
August 19, 2026FPL’s solar energy investments have saved customers over $1.3 billion in fuel costs. The utility now operates 120 solar energy centers across Florida, with a…
August 18, 2026On August 13, Florida Power & Light (FPL) temporarily shut down Unit 1 of the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant due to an issue with three control rods. The…
August 16, 2026A Tampa Bay homeowner discovered during Hurricane Milton that grid-tied solar systems without battery backup fail during outages. Anti-islanding protocols,…
August 15, 2026Florida's consumer advocate has urged regulators to consider moratoriums on new data center developments, citing their significant energy demands and potential…
August 14, 2026St. Petersburg is exploring municipalizing its electric service after its contract with Duke Energy expired on July 31. The city has delayed new contract…
August 13, 2026Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, and Tampa Electric (TECO) are refunding customers after state regulators found discrepancies in storm recovery charges.…
August 13, 2026Florida homeowners are adopting rooftop solar and battery systems to address risks from hurricane-related outages and rising electricity demand. Residential…
August 12, 2026A rural Florida homeowner with a 36-panel Enphase solar system is evaluating battery options, comparing Tesla's Powerwall and Enphase's IQ batteries. Key…
August 12, 2026A Florida town with 687,000 solar panels nearby maintained power during a Category 4 hurricane that caused outages for 90% of its county. However, the local…
August 10, 2026Clearwater has officially abandoned its effort to buy out Duke Energy's local assets, a move praised by Florida TaxWatch. The group is now urging St.…
August 09, 2026Triple-digit temperatures in Northwest Florida are pushing air conditioning use to new highs, testing the grid's capacity. FPL has assured customers that its…
August 03, 2026Rising electricity costs and extreme heat are forcing many South Florida families to limit air conditioning use, with nearly 20% of lower-income households…
August 03, 2026Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, and Tampa Electric are among the utilities contributing substantial funds to political campaigns tied to data center…
August 02, 2026A South Florida homeowner reduced electricity use by 30-35% after replacing an undersized AC unit, freeing up 3,000-4,000 kWh annually from their solar system.…
July 29, 2026Florida's grid is under pressure as heatwaves drive record energy demand, with data centers adding significant load. A NERC level three alert issued earlier…
July 29, 2026NextEra Energy reported Q2 2026 GAAP net income of $3.14 billion, up from $2.03 billion in Q2 2025, with adjusted earnings increasing 11.6% year-over-year. The…
July 29, 2026FPL's Turkey Point nuclear plant, operational since the 1970s, uses a 168-mile canal system for reactor cooling. These canals have unintentionally created a…
July 28, 2026Costco's Port St. Lucie distribution center transitioned off-grid on July 28, powered by an integrated solar and battery storage system developed by Trinity…
July 28, 2026NextEra Energy has increased its data center and large-load demand forecast for Florida Power & Light (FPL) to 8GW by 2032, up from 6GW. The company reports…
July 28, 2026A Florida homeowner reported experiencing power flickers during brief outages, even with a solar and battery backup system designed for self-consumption. The…
July 28, 2026NextEra Energy posted a 9.5% earnings increase for Q2 2026, reflecting strong financial performance. Meanwhile, its merger with Dominion Energy continues to…
July 27, 2026Duke Energy’s stock has stabilized as investors focus on utilities ahead of a central bank rate decision. With a multi-state presence and steady revenue…
July 27, 2026NextEra Energy has gained attention as a central bank rate decision looms, with utilities seen as defensive investments in volatile markets. Rising electricity…
July 27, 2026Tampa Electric customers are reporting significant bill increases, with some doubling or tripling due to extreme summer heat and high air-conditioning usage.…
July 26, 2026Lakeland city commissioners approved a 15.87% increase in base electric rates through 2030, with the first hike effective October 1, 2023. Residential bills…
July 26, 2026Florida regulators have finalized Florida Power & Light's storm recovery charges at $1.125 billion, reducing the amount by $75 million from the original $1.2…
July 25, 2026NextEra Energy emphasized its leadership in renewable energy during its earnings call, showcasing strong revenue growth and project expansions. Solar and…
July 25, 2026NextEra Energy posted $1.38 billion in net income for Q2, despite falling short of revenue expectations. The company’s focus on renewable energy and…
July 24, 2026NextEra Energy delivered a strong Q2 2026, reporting $3.144 billion in net income, up from $2.028 billion in Q2 2025. Florida Power & Light contributed $1.412…
July 24, 2026NextEra Energy is positioning Florida as a key hub for AI data centers, leveraging the state’s robust infrastructure and energy capabilities. This expansion is…
July 24, 2026NextEra Energy reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.15. Florida Power & Light (FPL) was a key driver, adding 90,000 customers and investing $2.8 billion in the…
July 24, 2026Florida’s electricity demand is projected to grow significantly by 2030, driven by industrial expansion, data centers, and electrification. The state’s…
July 24, 2026The White House has expanded its Ratepayer Protection Pledge to cover 80% of U.S. electricity providers, aiming to ensure large data centers (100 MW or more)…
July 23, 2026Emergency experts are urging Florida residents to stock up on hurricane preparation supplies, including tools to protect homes and maintain power during…
July 23, 2026President Trump has expanded the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to include nearly 200 utilities and 23 governors, including major players like NextEra and Duke…
July 23, 2026Florida homeowners are responding to FPL's approved $945 million rate increase for 2026 by turning to energy-efficient roofing systems. Residential bills are…
July 23, 2026Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana with sustained winds of 45 mph, bringing heavy rain and flooding risks to the Gulf Coast, including Florida's…
July 23, 2026Duke Energy Florida is using federal battery storage tax incentives to deliver $50 million in customer savings by 2027. By accelerating the return of tax…
July 22, 2026Florida officials are moving forward with plans to extend Duke Energy's operational agreement for another 30 years, despite concerns over rising electric…
July 22, 2026Florida Power & Light awarded scholarships to 10 high school students through its SECME program, supporting STEM education and workforce development. The…
July 22, 2026St. Petersburg has allocated $590,000 to explore alternatives to Duke Energy as its electricity provider, following Clearwater's decision to retain Duke. This…
July 22, 2026Florida has installed 13,000 off-grid solar streetlights, which remain operational during hurricanes. These lights enhance safety during outages by eliminating…
July 22, 2026An opinion piece urges Florida utilities, including JEA, to accelerate the transition from coal to solar energy. The article emphasizes the economic and…
July 22, 2026Reece Windows & Doors is capitalizing on increased demand for energy-efficient, storm-resistant windows as Florida homeowners prepare for hurricane season.…
July 22, 2026A power outage in Clearwater affected 1,566 Duke Energy customers on Tuesday night. Crews worked to identify the cause and restore service. This incident…
July 22, 2026As Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast, utilities are preparing for potential impacts. The storm highlights the need for robust disaster response…
July 21, 2026NextEra Energy, FPL's parent company, leads in renewable energy investments, focusing on solar, wind, and battery storage. With a strong position in the clean…
July 21, 2026Florida's aging power plants, including some operated by Florida Power & Light, have historically provided warm-water refuges for manatees during winter. As…
July 21, 2026Duke Energy's steady stock performance reflects its focus on grid modernization and clean energy investments. Operating across Florida and other states, Duke…
July 21, 2026Tropical Storm Bertha, with sustained winds of 40 mph, is projected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast by July 22 or 23. The storm could strengthen over…
July 21, 2026Tropical Storm Bertha has intensified, with warnings issued for parts of Florida. While the storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland, it highlights the…
July 21, 2026NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have filed with FERC for approval of a merger, citing minimal geographic overlap and operational efficiencies. If approved,…
July 21, 2026Quantum computing is emerging as a potential game-changer for managing complex grid operations. By optimizing renewable integration, EV charging coordination,…
July 21, 2026Duke Energy has reduced its rate increase request, resulting in a $205 million financial impact. This move aims to address affordability concerns and enhance…
July 20, 2026The National Hurricane Center has issued storm surge watches from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana as Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf of Mexico. With…
July 20, 2026Duke Energy has finalized a settlement on a proposed rate increase, resulting in a 0.6% rise in its stock price. The settlement balances customer costs with…
July 20, 2026A solar farm in Florida is using hydrogen storage to overcome solar energy’s intermittency. The system splits water into hydrogen and oxygen during the day,…
July 20, 2026Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed areas in Florida and Mississippi, including Fort Pickens and Perdido Key, as part of storm preparation efforts. The…
July 20, 2026Rep. Byron Donalds has proposed legislation requiring data centers to operate independently of public utilities for power and water. This measure aims to…
July 20, 2026A tropical depression is moving toward the Gulf Coast, prompting weather watches across the region. The system brings risks of flooding and infrastructure…
July 20, 2026Tampa Electric is set to build a 400-acre solar farm in Parrish, Florida, capable of generating 74.5 megawatts of electricity - enough to power nearly 11,800…
July 20, 2026Duke Energy is investing heavily in grid modernization and diversified generation, expanding its infrastructure to serve millions of customers nationwide.…
July 20, 2026The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system in the eastern Gulf of Mexico with a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression within seven days.…
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