Millions of Floridians’ Utility Bills Will Soon Go Up—Here’s What to Know

Millions of Floridians’ Utility Bills Will Soon Go Up—Here’s What to Know
High voltage power lines run along the electrical power grid in West Palm Beach, Fla., on May 16, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Millions of electricity customers in President Donald Trump’s adopted home state of Florida will see their bills rise, after a regulatory board approved what environmental advocates say is one of the largest utility rate increases in the state’s history.

The price hike will affect an estimated 12 million Floridians—roughly half the state’s population.