Florida Power & Light
FPL Seeks Permission For New Port Plant
Looking to the future, Florida Power & Light has asked Florida Public Service Commission for permission to build a new $1.2 billion power plant at Port Everglades to help meet electricity needs in South Florida and limit air pollution.
Turkey Point Makeover Gives Boost To Local Economy
Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point nuclear power plant near Homestead is in the midst of a one billion dollar upgrade. On Wednesday, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez stopped by the facility to take a tour and spoke about its economic importance to the county.
FPL Wants To Hike Rates In 2013
Florida Power & Light Co. wants to hike rates about seven dollars a month for the average residential customer beginning next year.
Fla. Nuke Reactor Design Gets Approval
Plans to build four nuclear reactors in Florida, including two in Miami-Dade, received a boost Thursday when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a new reactor design.
FPL CEO Stepping Down Next May
There will be a changing of the guard next summer at Florida Power & Light. On Monday FPL CEO Armando Olivera announced that he would be retiring in May. Senior vice president Eric Silagy has been tapped to take the helm of the state’s largest electric utility.
FPL To Lower Rates In 2012
The new year brings good news to Florida Power & Light customers; a lower power bill.
Turkey Point To Get $1 Billion Upgrade
There is a major improvement project being planned for Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point nuclear power plant.
FPL Rates Rising To Pay For Nuclear Programs
Florida residents will see a slightly higher Florida Power & Light bill beginning next year.
S. Florida Helping States Deal With Irene
South Florida has made it a priority to deal with hurricanes quickly and efficiently. Now, that expertise is being deployed to the Mid-Atlantic states to help as Hurricane Irene closes in on the area.
Neighbors Say Turkey Point Is Safe
As Japan teeters on the verge of a nuclear nightmare, there have been fears about U.S. nuclear plants, including the one in Turkey Point. But, FPL said the fears are overstated.
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