FPL commissions Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center - unveils plans for innovative manatee education center
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 10, 1:05PM CDT
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today formally commissioned its Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center - one of the cleanest, most energy-efficient plants in the nation. Over its operational lifetime, the new, fuel-efficient plant is expected to provide FPL customers with hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel and other savings. The company also announced plans for the construction of a new manatee education center that will be built on the energy center site - the first of its kind in the company's 35-county service area.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes FPL with Clean Air Excellence Award
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 12:00PM CDT
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2014 recipient of its Clean Air Excellence Award, which honors innovative programs that benefit communities, the environment and the economy.
FPL proposes voluntary, community-based solar partnership pilot to continue advancing affordable, clean energy in Florida
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 02, 10:21AM CDT
Florida Power & Light Company today announced that, in an effort to offer more customers the choice to support solar power, it is proposing a voluntary, community-based, solar partnership pilot for consideration by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC).
FPL's typical customer electric bill remains the lowest in Florida for the fifth straight year
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 01, 9:46AM CDT
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that for the fifth year in row, its typical residential customer bill will continue to be the lowest in the state of Florida and about 25 percent lower than the national average.
Save Money: Energy Saving Improvements for Home and Condo Outlined by Leading Renovation Expert Marvin Lebovitz of Gulf Atlantic Industries
PRWeb - Wed Mar 26, 3:46AM CDT
With the economy in its current state, consumers are looking to save money now more than ever before. By looking at home improvements with energy-efficiency in mind, homeowners have the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars a year on their energy bills including heating, cooling, and water expenses.
Large Public Auction, West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 29, 2014. Local Companies Selling Over 100 Used Fleet Vehicles Such As Ford Crown Victoria, F350 4x4 & More With No Reserve
PRWeb - Fri Mar 21, 3:27PM CDT
JJ Kane today announced their public auction in West Palm Beach, FL, Saturday Mar 29th 2014 when 100 vehicles will be auctioned with no reserve. Items Ford Crown Victoria, E250, E350, Expedition 4x2, XLT, Explorer 4x4, F150, F250, F350 4x4, Fusion, Ranger, Taurus, and Windstar. Inventory also includes Chevrolet C1500, C2500, K1500, Impala, and Trailblazer 4x2. Auction items are being sold by Florida Power & Light along with other local contractors and municipalities.
FPL volunteers demonstrate their "Power to Care" with community service projects throughout the state
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 11, 10:30AM CDT
Florida Power and Light Company's sixth annual "Power to Care" week gave employees the opportunity to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. The week-long event included 1,300 volunteers who participated in 29 volunteer projects across the state.
Florida Power & Light Selects Silver Spring Networks for North America's Largest Networked Street Light Deployment
Business Wire - Thu Mar 06, 7:31AM CST
Silver Spring Networks, Inc. (NYSE: SSNI), a leading networking platform and solutions provider for smart energy networks, today announced it has been selected by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for North America's largest networked street light deployment under contract.
FPL welcomes hatchling at its first-ever bald eagle nesting site
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 9:30AM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that a bald eagle has hatched atop the first nesting platform the company constructed for the iconic bird. FPL built an independent pole and platform southwest of Daytona Beach in Volusia County after a bald eagle nest was identified on one of the company's transmission structures.
Shire to Present at the Cowen and Company 34th Annual Health Care Conference
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 04, 6:00AM CST
Shire's Chief Executive Officer, Flemming Ornskov, MD will present at the Cowen and Company 34th Annual Health Care Conference today, March 4th at 08:00 AM EST/13:00 GMT. Investors may access a live audio webcast of the presentation at http://www.shire.com/shireplc/en/investors.
FPL reports best-ever electric service reliability for customers in 2013; maintains its position as one of the most reliable electric utilities in the nation
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 03, 3:30PM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced as part of its annual filing with the Florida Public Service Commission that 2013 was a record-setting year for electric system reliability. For the second consecutive year, FPL achieved its best-ever overall reliability performance, based upon the average time a typical customer was without electric service (System Average Interruption Duration Index), considered the utility industry's best overall reliability indicator. Since 2006, FPL has invested more than $1.4 billion as part of its efforts to improve electric service reliability.
FPL plans to strengthen record number of power lines in 2014
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 24, 7:30AM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it is investing in major upgrades to nearly 100 main power lines and other infrastructure during 2014 to further strengthen its electric grid against severe weather, help communities recover more quickly following major storms and improve everyday reliability for its customers.
Florida Power & Light Company sends crews to Georgia to support anticipated power restoration efforts
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 11, 11:49AM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it is deploying 300 employees and contractors to Georgia in support of power restoration activity anticipated in the wake of an approaching winter storm. FPL crews, who will be joined by other utility workers from around the country, will assist Georgia Power, if needed, with its restoration efforts.
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips Discusses the Importance of Electing Qualified Judges in New Video
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 11:27AM CST
The Texas Civil Justice League (TCJL) has released a new video of former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips discussing the importance of electing qualified judges in Texas. The video is part of the TCJL statewide advocacy campaign to increase voter participation in judicial races. The organization, which advocates for a fair and balanced judicial system in Texas, is launching a voter education effort aimed at increasing awareness throughout the state about the importance of electing qualified judges.
FPL receives two prestigious national awards for its state-of-the-art smart grid program
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 11:00AM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it has been awarded two prestigious electric utility industry awards for the company's comprehensive smart grid program. FPL received the "Smart Grid Project of the Year" and "Renewable Energy Integration Project of the Year" awards from the editors of POWERGRID International magazine on Jan. 27 at the 2014 DistribuTECH conference, in San Antonio, Texas. FPL earned two of the four major awards presented annually at the event.
FPL hosts dozens of South Florida municipalities for first-ever vegetation and power line safety expo
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 11:00AM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that representatives from approximately 30 municipalities located throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties attended the company's first-ever vegetation and power line safety expo. The event, which occurred in Deerfield Beach, included a demonstration of the impact of 7,200 volts of electricity - the equivalent of 600 times the voltage in a typical car battery - to illustrate the importance of planting trees far away from power lines.
National recognition for Minnesota's work to reduce hospital readmissions
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 23, 9:22AM CST
RARE campaign earns National Quality Forum, The Joint Commission Patient Safety and Quality Award
FPL warns about new twist to international email scam targeting utility customers
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 16, 3:14PM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it is alerting its customers and others regarding a new twist to an international scam that specifically targets utility customers through email. Both FPL and non-FPL customers have reported receiving bogus FPL email bills. Anyone who receives an FPL email bill and is not an FPL customer should delete these suspicious emails immediately and not click on any links as they may contain malicious spam.
FPL warns customers about a new nationwide email scam targeting utility customers
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 4:13PM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it is alerting its customers to a new nationwide scam that specifically targets them through email. FPL customers have reported receiving bogus email bill statements from legitimate utility companies, such as Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). These companies are warning their customers and others to delete these suspicious emails immediately and not click on any links.
FPL prepares for first cold temperatures of the new year
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 06, 2:58PM CST
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that it is monitoring the approach of a cold front that is expected to begin impacting the state later today and is well-positioned to meet the increased electricity needs of its customers throughout its 35-county service area.