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Florida PSC balks at federal order on regional electric transmission, seeks rehearing

The PSC worries that a recent federal compliance order could result in higher electricity rates in Florida to pay for transmission line projects outside the state that won't benefit Florida. File photo by Danorth1.

The Florida Public Service Commission is raising concerns about the implementation of a federal initiative that is designed to encourage regional planning for electricity transmission.

PSC member Eduardo Balbis said a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission compliance order on June 21 could result in higher electricity rates for Florida utility customers to pay for transmission line projects outside the state that won't benefit Florida.

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