The following items are among those scheduled for consideration by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) at the Tuesday, October 12 Commission Conference:
ITEM 4: Docket No. 090505-EI–Review of replacement fuel costs associated with the February 26, 2008 outage on Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) electrical system. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing FPL’s motion for reconsideration.ITEM 4A: Docket No. 100155-EG–In re: Petition for approval of demand-side management plan of Florida Power & Light Company. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing a plan requiring FPL to implement cost-effective energy efficiency programs as required by the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA).
ITEM 6:Docket No. 100124-TX – Petition for Designation as Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) by Sun-Tel USA, Inc. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing Sun-Tel’s request for landline ETC designation status. ITEM 8:Docket No. 100262-EI – Review of 2010 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan filed pursuant to Rule 25-6.0342, F.A.C., submitted by Progress Energy Florida, Inc.Docket No. 100263-EI– Review of 2010 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan filed pursuant to Rule 25-6.0342, F.A.C., submitted by Tampa Electric Company.Docket No. 100264-EI– Review of 2010 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan filed pursuant to Rule 25-6.0342, F.A.C., submitted by Florida Public Utilities Company.Docket No. 100265-EI– Review of 2010 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan filed pursuant to Rule 25-6.0342, F.A.C., submitted by Gulf Power Company.Docket No. 100266-EI– Review of 2010 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan filed pursuant to Rule 25-6.0342, F.A.C., submitted by Florida Power & Light Company.The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing plan updates submitted by the investor-owned utilities as required by Rule 25-6.0342.ITEM 9: Docket No.100009-EI – Nuclear cost recovery clause. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing the remaining legal and factual issues.ITEM 14:Docket No. 080677-EI – Petition for increase in rates by Florida Power & Light Company.Docket No. 090130-EI– 2009 depreciation and dismantlement study by Florida Power & Light Company.The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing Mr. Saporito’s petition and a proposed settlement agreement to resolve outstanding matters in both dockets.ITEM 15: Docket No. 100410-EI – Review of Florida Power & Light Company's earnings. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation addressing actions the Commission should take regarding FPL’s potential overearnings.The Commission Conference is scheduled for the following time and location:Tuesday, October 12, 20109:30 a.m.Betty Easley Conference CenterJoseph P. Cresse Hearing Room (Room 148)4075 Esplanade WayTallahassee, FloridaThe Commission Conference is broadcast on the Florida Channel (check your local listings) and is available online at www.floridapsc.com (look for the “Watch Live Broadcast” icon on the left side of the Web page). For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will conduct two service hearings on Tuesday, October 5, for customers of Water Management Services, Inc. (WMSI). The utility provides water service to approximately 1,805 customers in Franklin County and has applied for a rate increase. WMSI’s last approved rate increase was in 2006.The hearings allow customers to comment on the proposed rates and any quality-of-service issues relevant to the utility. Customer comments, written and oral, will be taken into consideration when the Commission reaches a decision. One or more Commissioners may attend and participate during the hearing. Customers are invited to attend the hearings at the following times and location:Tuesday, October 5, 201010:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department324 E. Pine AvenueEastpoint, FloridaA technical hearing will follow the service hearings as time permits and will continue at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7, if necessary.For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will conduct a customer meeting on Wednesday, September 29, for customers of Ni Florida, LLC (Ni Florida). The utility provides water service to approximately 745 customers in Lee County and has applied for a rate increase. Ni Florida’s last approved rate increase was in December 2009.The meeting allows customers to comment on the proposed rates and any quality-of-service issues relevant to the utility. Customers are invited to attend the meeting at the following time and location:Wednesday, September 29, 20106:00 p.m.Friendship Hall at Tamiami Village16555-A North Cleveland AvenueNorth Ft. Myers, FloridaFor additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

The following items are among those scheduled for consideration by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) at the Tuesday, September 28 Commission Conference:
ITEM 2: Docket No. 100315-GU – Complaint by Miami-Dade County for order requiring Florida City Gas to show cause why tariff rate should not be reduced and for the Commission to conduct a rate proceeding, overearnings proceeding, or other appropriate proceeding regarding Florida City Gas’ Acquisition Adjustment. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation on whether or not sufficient evidence is available to launch an overearnings investigation against Florida City Gas.ITEM 3: Docket No. 100318-WS – Petition for order to show cause against Service Management Systems, Inc. in Brevard County for failure to properly operate and manage water and wastewater system. The Commission will address a staff recommendation on whether or not sufficient evidence is available to launch an investigation of alleged violations.ITEM 4: Docket No. 100383-TP – T-Mobile South, LLC’s 2011 annual certification as an eligible telecommunications carrier in rural service areas and request to amend certification area. The Commission will consider a staff recommendation on the carrier receiving universal service support.The Commission Conference is scheduled for the following time and location:Tuesday, September 28, 20109:30 a.m.Betty Easley Conference CenterJoseph P. Cresse Hearing Room (Room 148)4075 Esplanade WayTallahassee, FloridaThe Commission Conference is broadcast on the Florida Channel (check your local listings) and is available online at www.floridapsc.com (look for the “Watch Live Broadcast” icon on the left side of the Web page). For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) will join telecommunications companies in hosting an information session for local residents to learn about Link-Up Florida and Lifeline Assistance telephone programs. The event is on Friday, September 17 in Fort Lauderdale.The south Florida event is one of several gatherings across the state to observe “National Lifeline Awareness Week,” September 13-19, which aims to raise awareness and increase participation in the discounted telephone programs. Representatives will be available to sign up qualified residents for the programs.Residents will learn how to save money on telephone bills, how to qualify for a free cell phone with monthly minutes, how to obtain a phone for the deaf and hard of hearing, and what services are offered for the vision impaired.The event will be held at the following time and location:Friday, September 17, 201010 a.m.—3 p.m.Senior Volunteer Services4701 NW 33rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FloridaFor additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today ordered Progress Energy Florida (PEF), Tampa Electric Company (TECO), and Gulf Power Company (Gulf) to comply with the Commission’s conservation goals set last year. Commissioners included energy and demand savings from solar pilot programs to count toward meeting the goal requirements, but required PSC staff to conduct a future workshop to address how dollars from solar projects are most appropriately allocated.Most Demand Side Management plans proposed by PEF, TECO, and Gulf fell short of meeting the PSC-established annual goals for at least two years, with some plans failing to meet goal requirements for up to six of the ten years covered by each program. With no goal modifications or waivers requested, the three investor-owned utilities have 30 days to file revised plans that meet the kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh) savings goals. Customer rate impacts will not be known until revised plans are filed. The Commission is required to set goals, at least once every five years, for each of the seven utilities subject to the 1980 Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA). FEECA is designed to reduce the need for additional power plants and use of fossil fuels by requiring utilities to implement cost-effective energy efficiency programs. Other companies subject to FEECA include Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC), Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), and JEA.Plans for two municipal utilities, JEA and OUC, have been approved. JEA’s plan was approved today, while OUC’s plan was approved by the Commission in August. DSM plans for FPL and FPUC are scheduled for Commission review on September 28.For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.

Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) today granted Verizon Florida LLC (Verizon) a temporary two-year rule waiver that allows the company to suspend white page directory distribution to its local residential customers. Verizon had sought a permanent rule waiver based on reduced consumer demand for the directory.
Commissioners unanimously approved the temporary rule waiver with the stipulation that the PSC and Verizon conduct public outreach to inform consumers of the trial program and collect customer feedback. After the two-year trial period, the Commission will assess consumer feedback and determine if the rule waiver should be continued or revoked. Customers will be able to access the residential white pages directory via the Internet or request a printed copy or a CD-ROM version, free of charge, by calling a toll-free telephone number. Subscribers will continue to receive a printed copy of directories that include business and government white pages, consumer guides, and business yellow pages. The trial discontinuation of residential white pages delivery is expected to begin in December.In June 2009, the Commission granted a similar two-year rule waiver to AT&T; Florida to temporarily discontinue upfront delivery of its residential white page directories. The PSC is continuing to collect feedback on customer preference and usage of white page directories. To take the PSC’s White Pages Survey, visit www.floridapsc.com and look under Hot Topics.Verizon’s white page Iistings can be accessed at www.verizon.com/whitepages. To order a free print or CD ROM copy of your local residential white pages, please call 1-800-888-8448. Verizon serves Florida telecommunications customers in Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.

Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) will join telecommunications companies in hosting an information session for local residents to learn about Link-Up Florida and Lifeline Assistance discount telephone programs. The event is on Thursday, September 16 in Tampa.The Tampa event is one of several gatherings across the state to observe “National Lifeline Awareness Week,” September 13-19, and to raise awareness and increase participation in the discounted telephone programs. Representatives will be available to sign up qualified residents for the programs.Residents will learn how to save money on telephone bills, how to qualify for a free cell phone with monthly minutes, how to obtain a phone for the deaf and hard of hearing, and what services are offered for the vision impaired.The event will be held at the following time and location:Thursday, September 16, 20109:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance9215 N. Florida AvenueTampa, FloridaFor additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.