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State of Florida
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Public Service Commission Capital Circle Office Center ● 2540 Shumard
Oak Boulevard -M-E-M-O-R-A-N-D-U-M- |
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DATE: |
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TO: |
Office of Commission Clerk (Teitzman) |
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FROM: |
Division of Economics (Ward, Hampson) Office of the General Counsel (Brownless) |
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RE: |
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AGENDA: |
06/13/23 – Regular Agenda – Tariff Suspension – Participation is at the discretion of the Commission |
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COMMISSIONERS ASSIGNED: |
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PREHEARING OFFICER: |
Administrative |
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: |
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On May 15, 2023, Duke Energy Florida, LLC (Duke) filed a petition for approval of the smart outdoor lighting services pilot program (pilot program). Specifically, Duke is proposing to make modifications to Tariff Sheet Nos. 6.280 and 6.281 to allow certain customers who take service under the existing LS-1 lighting tariff to set their own personal lighting schedule and to dim the lights. The LS-1 lighting tariff is available to any customer for the sole purpose of lighting roadways or other outdoor land use areas. Currently, the energy rates for the LS-1 tariff are set for all customers based on the same lighting schedule (dusk to dawn). In its petition, Duke asserts that the pilot program will allow it to gather data on energy usage changes so that it can consider a future permanent program that is appropriately priced. Duke proposes to limit participation in the pilot program to 10,000 lights, while also reserving the right to allow additional participation. If approved, the pilot program would last 18 months from the day of the final Commission order approving the petition.
This recommendation is to suspend the proposed tariffs. The Commission has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to Sections 366.03, 366.04, 366.05, and 366.06, Florida Statutes (F.S.).