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This bill modifies the requirements for electric utilities in Florida regarding their 10-year site plans, which are long-term projections of their electricity generation needs and proposed power plant locations. Key changes include requiring these plans to estimate anticipated demand, power-generating needs, and the impact of demand-side management (measures to reduce electricity consumption) on those needs. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), the state agency overseeing utilities, must now issue a final order on a proposed plan within a specified timeframe, and can reject a plan if it doesn't comply with the law or PSC rules. If a plan is rejected, the utility must submit a revised plan within 60 days. The PSC will adopt procedures for considering and approving these plans, including holding public hearings under certain circumstances and must grant intervention requests if it's in the public interest and won't unduly delay proceedings. Utilities can now submit plans at any time at their discretion, and cannot file an application for a power plant site certification if that site isn't already in their approved 10-year plan. The PSC's review criteria are expanded to include the reasonableness and cost-effectiveness of planned resources, the benefits of in-state energy sources, the impact on future regulatory risks and costs for customers, and the adequacy of demand-side management measures. The bill also clarifies that the PSC can adopt rules for the content of these plans and the procedures for their review and approval.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1482