By Dean Seal
Summary:
NextEra Energy’s Florida Power & Light is seeking approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for a temporary surcharge on customer bills in 2025 to recover $1.2 billion in costs related to hurricane damage from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. This surcharge, estimated at an additional $12 per month for typical residential customers, would cover restoration expenses and help replenish the utility’s storm reserve fund, which was nearly depleted after repeated storm damage over the past 14 months. The utility highlighted its efforts to improve resilience with storm hardening and smart grid technology.