The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) has approved four significant reports for 2025, addressing key areas in the state’s utility services. The reports focus on the Lifeline Assistance Program, Regulatory Assessment Fees (RAFs), Ten-Year Site Plans (TYSPs), Storm Protection Plans (SPPs), and the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA).
The 2025 Annual Lifeline Report shows that as of June 30, 2025, there were 332,887 households in Florida participating in the Lifeline Assistance Program. This marks an increase of over 120,000 households from the previous year. The program offers discounted phone and broadband services to low-income residents.
In its RAF report, the FPSC notes it has maintained a 20 percent reduction in telecommunications fees since the implementation of the Regulatory Reform Act in 2011. The Commission states it has streamlined oversight while continuing to protect consumers through programs such as Lifeline and Telecommunications Relay Service.
The Ten-Year Site Plans estimate each electric utility’s power generation needs and proposed plant locations over a decade. According to these plans, energy demand is expected to grow by about 1.35% annually through 2034 due to population growth and new technologies. The FPSC found all submitted utility plans suitable for planning purposes and concluded they support a reliable and diverse power grid.
The Storm Protection Plan Report covers storm protection activities by Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light, Florida Public Utilities, and Tampa Electric. The report highlights ongoing efforts to reduce storm restoration costs, minimize outages, and strengthen infrastructure through hardening projects, undergrounding lines, vegetation management, and automation.
For energy efficiency efforts under FEECA, utilities such as FPL, Duke Energy Florida, and Tampa Electric continue to achieve measurable savings through demand-side management programs. These initiatives include public education campaigns aimed at helping consumers lower their bills and lessen environmental impacts.
All approved reports will be sent to state officials including the Governor; President of the Senate; Speaker of the House of Representatives; Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Department of Environmental Protection; and the Florida Documents Librarian as required by law.
