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TECO rate hikes face a second challenge
The Office of Public Counsel is appealing the Florida Public Service Commission’s approval of TECO rate increases.
The Scoop: Tues. March. 04, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Round up of WMNF news headlines including TECO rates, school time changes, Tamiami Trail rename, and Florida legislative session.
A TECO rate increase draws legal challenges
2 consumer groups filed notice that they will ask the Florida Supreme Court to review Florida regulators’ approval of TECO's rate increase.
Customers of Tampa Electric and Duke will see higher bills in March as the companies recover money spent on hurricane prep and recovery.
The Public Service Commission Favors Profits Over People
The FL Public Service Commission voted to hike electricity rates despite sustained opposition from the public and against the recommendation of its own staff.
Tampa ranks #18 of 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills
Listen: A new report shows Tampa ranks 18th out of the 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills- and a recent move from Tampa Electric Company will only push bills higher. The average household in Tampa...
The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Chronister withdraws as Trump’s pick to head the DEA President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, withdrew his name from consideration last night according to AP....
Florida PSC approves a TECO rate increase that’s more than the recommendation of its staff
Brooke Ward, senior Florida organizer of Food & Water Watch, called the increase “a gut punch to struggling community members."
TECO could seek to recover up to $55 million related to Hurricane Helene and up to $370 million related to Hurricane Milton.
Residents call for cleaner, cheaper energy during community workshop
Listen: Several Tampa residents gathered at a Hillsborough County library to discuss Tampa Electric’s proposed rate increases. Around 80 people gathered to share the impacts of electric bills they say are already too high. Community...
Hillsborough small businesses ask for ‘affordable energy plan’ amid proposed rate hikes
Listen: Thirty-four businesses in Hillsborough County signed a letter sent to the County Commission Wednesday. The companies want to see the passage of an Affordable Energy & Climate Plan. This comes as Tampa Electric seeks...
The rate case for Duke Energy Florida is put on hold
State regulators have paused a case that could lead to Duke Energy Florida raising base electric rates.
