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Solar energy powers Orange Countyโs water treatment plant, saving taxpayers $400,000 annually
Read full article: Solar energy powers Orange Countyโs water treatment plant, saving taxpayers $400,000 annuallyThe two-megawatt ground-mounted solar array consists of over 4,000 panels covering more than ten acres, generating up to 60% of the plantโs power.
Energy checks can help Duke customers save money. Hereโs how it works
Read full article: Energy checks can help Duke customers save money. Hereโs how it worksDuke Energy customers will start to see higher bills in March, and now is the time home and business owners might want to rethink their energy goals
Rate hike approved for Duke Energy to cover storm costs. Hereโs how much your bill will increase
Read full article: Rate hike approved for Duke Energy to cover storm costs. Hereโs how much your bill will increaseFor Duke residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours, the storm costs represent a $32.40 increase on monthly bills, according to a commission staff recommendation. But commissioners pointed to other upcoming changes in Duke bills, with the utility saying the net increase in March on a 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill will be $22.62.
Much of Puerto Rico without power heading into new year due to โcritical fault,โ islandโs governor says
Read full article: Much of Puerto Rico without power heading into new year due to โcritical fault,โ islandโs governor saysA large portion of Puerto Rico is without power and could be in the dark for 24 to 48 hours, according to power company LUMA and the islandโs governor.
FPL wants to raise electric rates to help cover growing Florida customer base
Read full article: FPL wants to raise electric rates to help cover growing Florida customer basePointing to issues such as growth and a need to continue expanding its system, Florida Power & Light on Monday said it will propose a four-year plan to raise base electric rates.
OUCโs proposed PeakSHIFT program sparks debate about energy costs, solar impact
Read full article: OUCโs proposed PeakSHIFT program sparks debate about energy costs, solar impactThe plan, which introduces a new demand-based pricing model, could add $5 to $15 to customersโ monthly bills based on their energy usage during peak hours.
Service restored after โunusual eventโ knocks out power for New Smyrna Beach Utilities customers
Read full article: Service restored after โunusual eventโ knocks out power for New Smyrna Beach Utilities customersMany New Smyrna Beach Utilities customers woke up to a third day without power after an "unusual event" impacted underground electric lines, causing an outage in the beachside area, according to the provider.
Duke Energy equipment failure blew appliances in an Orlando home. Why the company says itโs not liable
Read full article: Duke Energy equipment failure blew appliances in an Orlando home. Why the company says itโs not liableAn Orlando couple says an equipment failure in their neighborhood sent a surge of electricity into their home and fried many of their appliances. The company that handles claims for Duke Energy admitted Duke had an equipment failure, but the company says Duke is not liable for the losses.
Precautionary boil water notice lifted for some Marion County residents
Read full article: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for some Marion County residentsMarion County utilities on Wednesday lifted a precautionary boil water notice that was in place for some residents due to an emergency repair to a water main.
Winter Springs considering 5-year plan with 11% annual price hike for water bills
Read full article: Winter Springs considering 5-year plan with 11% annual price hike for water billsNews 6 has confirmed the city of Winter Springs is internally discussing a huge utility rate hike to pay for its aging wastewater system which could cost as much as $100 million to replace.
These Florida electric companies are raising rates in January
Read full article: These Florida electric companies are raising rates in JanuaryState regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses โ and the pain wonโt end there.