LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
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SENDING A LETTER TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION RELATED TO CURRENT CONSUMER UTILITY RATES AND REQUESTING A REVIEW OF FP&L FILINGS.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Council President to send a letter to the Public Service Commission requesting a review of the FP&L rate structure, filings and inadequacies in fuel diversity and fuel supply reliability.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In October of 2021 the Public Service Commission approved the rate settlement, which FP&L reached with the state Office of Public Counsel (who represents consumers in utility issues). Under the four-year settlement agreement, FP&L will be able to raise rates in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The results of the merger with Gulf Power have resulted in Northwest Florida customers paying more than FP&L customers in other areas. In December of 2021 the Public Service Commission issued its written order to the October vote.
Recently the City of Crestview has issued a letter to the Public Service Commission “requesting a re-investigation into FP&L’s rate increase filings for accuracy, review the current rates effective January 1, 2022 to ensure they are fair and reasonable and, if necessary, direct FP&L to address inadequacies in fuel diversity and fuel supply reliability which have resulted in unconscionable fuel charges to FP&L customers following the rate increase which was effective January 1, 2022.” Crestview’s letter is attached for review.
This item seeks to gain Council approval for a similar letter to be sent on behalf of the citizens of Pensacola.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Crestview Letter to the PSC
PRESENTATION: No