Advisory
Inside Climate News
Homestead, Florida, has sharply increased electricity disconnections for overdue bills this summer, with over 1,300 disconnections reported between March and mid-August, compared to just 68 in 2025. This crackdown coincides with record-breaking heat, as Miami-Dade County experienced 37 heat advisories and one extreme heat warning this summer.
The enforcement has drawn criticism for its timing and impact on vulnerable communities, particularly in working-class and majority-Latino neighborhoods, raising concerns about public health and equity.
Why this matters to you: The surge in disconnections highlights the need to balance revenue recovery with customer welfare. Expanding energy efficiency programs and offering flexible payment options could help FPL mitigate similar risks and enhance customer trust.