An electric rate increase of nearly 25 percent could be like the proverbial lump of coal left in the Christmas stockings of Progress Energy customers, some lawmakers argue. Some legislators vow to seek a rollback next year of not quite half of the rate hike because residents are hurting from the recession. Yet Progress Energy executives insist they need the funds as they prepare for nuclear power projects, which can take the better part of a decade to bring on line. ...more

December 24, 2008

In November, Progress Energy Florida customers were shocked to learn they would be paying nearly 25 percent more on electric bills come January. ...more

December 15, 2008

In November, Progress Energy Florida customers were shocked to learn they would be paying nearly 25 percent more on electric bills come January. ...more

December 13, 2008

In November, Progress Energy Florida customers were shocked to learn they would be paying nearly 25 percent more on electric bills come January. ...more

December 13, 2008

A 25 percent jump in Progress Energy electric rates is generating some protests among Pasco officials and residents. ...more

November 13, 2008

TAMPA - Customers of Tampa Electric Co. and Progress Energy Florida, the biggest power providers in the Bay area, have been given a slight reprieve from rising electric bills next year. ...more

October 13, 2008

Russell: 'We've got to draw the line.' ...more

September 17, 2008

For Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers watching other utility companies in the region announcing double-digit rate hikes and bracing for a shock of their own, the cooperative has some relatively good news. ...more

September 7, 2008

If the Public Service Commission approves a two-stage rate increase requested by Tampa Electric Co., a typical homeowner could pay about $50 more a month for electricity. ...more

August 25, 2008

Stockholder-Based Goals Regarding "State To Weigh 47% Rate Hike" (Business, Aug. 12): ...more

August 20, 2008