Bill > H1145

This bill revises the requirements for electric utilities in Florida regarding their 10-year site plans, which are documents outlining anticipated demand, power generation needs, the impact of demand-side management (measures to reduce electricity consumption), and proposed power plant locations. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), the state agency that regulates utilities, will now have a more defined process for reviewing and approving or rejecting these plans, requiring them to determine if the plan is reasonable and in the best interest of customers and the state. If a plan is rejected, the utility must submit a revised plan within 60 days. The bill also mandates public hearings for plans submitted by public utilities and allows for public hearings for other utilities if deemed in the public interest. It clarifies that an application for a power plant site certification will no longer automatically amend a 10-year site plan if the site isn't already included. The PSC's review criteria are expanded to include the adequacy and cost-effectiveness of planned resources, the benefits of in-state energy resources, the impact on future regulatory risks and costs for customers, and the adequacy of demand-side management measures. Additionally, the maximum fee the PSC can charge for reviewing these plans is increased to $100,000, and the rules governing the submission and approval process will be updated to include intervention and discovery procedures.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1145