Florida Utility Tariffs Under Review by PSC

Florida’s Public Service Commission is reviewing large-load electricity tariffs from four major utilities, with staff recommending denial of Duke Energy’s proposal and further review of the others. As regulators evaluate infrastructure costs, financial safeguards, and long-term obligations, critical questions remain about whether these tariffs adequately protect Florida ratepayers from the costs of hyperscale data center development.

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Florida’s Data Center Electricity Filings: What They Answer and What Remains Unresolved

Who pays if a hyperscale data center is delayed, downsized, or never opens? Florida’s utility tariff filings provide some answers, but questions remain about cost recovery and financial risk. This analysis examines what FPL, Duke Energy, Tampa Electric, and Florida Public Utilities propose, and what still needs to be established to determine whether ratepayers are protected.

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