FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMMISSION CONFERENCE AGENDA

CONFERENCE DATE AND TIME:  Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION:  Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148

DATE ISSUED:  October 23, 2025

 

NOTICE

Persons affected by Commission action on certain items on this agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion at this conference. These items are designated by double asterisks (**) next to the item number.

To participate informally, affected persons need only appear at the conference and request the opportunity to address the Commission on an item listed on the agenda. Informal participation is not permitted: (1) on dispositive motions and motions for reconsideration; (2) when a recommended order is taken up by the Commission; (3) in a rulemaking proceeding after the record has been closed; or (4) when the Commission considers a post-hearing recommendation on the merits of a case after the close of the record. The Commission allows informal participation at its discretion in certain types of cases (such as declaratory statements and interim rate orders) in which an order is issued based on a given set of facts without hearing. See Florida Administrative Code Rules 25-22.0021 (agenda conference participation) and 25-22.0022 (oral argument).

Conference agendas, staff recommendations, vote sheets, and transcripts are available online at https://www.floridapsc.com, by selecting Conferences &  Meeting Agendas  and Commission Conferences of the FPSC.  An official vote of "move staff" denotes that the Item's recommendations were approved. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the conference at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or 850-413-6770 (Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8770 Voice or 1-800-955-8771 TDD). Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request from the Office of Commission Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 152.

The Commission Conference has a live video broadcast the day of the conference, which is available from the FPSC website.  Upon completion of the conference, the archived video will be available from the website by selecting Conferences & Meeting Agendas, then Audio and Video Event Coverage.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CONFERENCE: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the Conference, Commission staff will attempt to give timely notice. Notice of cancellation will be provided on the Commission’s website (https://www.floridapsc.com) under the Hot Topics link on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770.

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770 or Clerk@psc.state.fl.us.


1**................. Election of Commission Chairman for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. 1

2**................. Consent Agenda. 1

3**PAA......... Docket No. 20250039-EU – Petition to resolve territorial dispute in Gadsden County with the City of Quincy, by Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. 2

4..................... Docket No. 20250121-GU – Joint petition for approval of actual, estimated, and projected relocation costs and approval to establish a recovery surcharge, by Florida City Gas and Florida Public Utilities Company. 3

5**................. Docket No. 20250112-EI – Petition for approval of 2026 subsequent year adjustment, by Tampa Electric Company. 4

6**................. Docket No. 20250107-GU – Petition for approval of swing service rider rates for January through December 2026, by Florida Public Utilities Company. 5

7**PAA......... Docket No. 20250013-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Highlands County, by LP Waterworks, Inc. 6

 


   1**                           Election of Commission Chairman for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026.

   2**                           Consent Agenda

PAA                            A)  Application for Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Service.

DOCKET NO.

COMPANY NAME

20250116‑TX

L&A Utility Solutions Inc.

 

PAA                            B)  Docket No. 20250105-EI – Application for authority to issue and sell securities for 12 months ending December 31, 2026, by Tampa Electric Company.

PAA                            C)  Docket No. 20250115-EI - Application for authority to issue and sell securities during 12 months ending December 31, 2026, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC.

PAA                            D)  .

 

Recommendation:  The Commission should approve the actions requested in the dockets referenced above and close Docket No. 20250116-TX. For monitoring purposes, Docket Nos. 20250105-EI and 20250115-EI should remain open until May 1, 2027, to allow the Companies time to file the required Consummation Reports.

 


   3**PAA                   Docket No. 20250039-EU – Petition to resolve territorial dispute in Gadsden County with the City of Quincy, by Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Critical Date(s):

None

Commissioners Assigned:

All Commissioners

Prehearing Officer:

Fay

Staff:

GCL:   Brownless

ECO:   Clark, Prewett

 

Issue 1: 

 Should the Commission approve the proposed 2025 Territorial Agreement between Talquin and Quincy, dated September 5, 2025?

Recommendation: 

 Yes, the Commission should approve the proposed 2025 Territorial Agreement between Talquin and Quincy in Gadsden County, as consistent with the standards for approval set forth in  Rule 25-6.0440(2), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The proposed 2025 Territorial Agreement, if approved, adjusts the territorial boundary line set forth in the utilities’ 1995 Territorial Agreement, allowing the joint petitioners to accommodate future loads in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Also, the terms of the proposed 2025 Territorial Agreement would permit the joint petitioners to avoid unnecessary duplication of transmission and distribution facilities as well as better serve the future needs of their respective customers.

Issue 2: 

 Should this docket be closed?

Recommendation: 

 Yes. If no protest is filed by a person whose substantial interests are affected within 21 days of the issuance of the Order, this docket should be closed upon the issuance of a Consummating Order.

 

 


   4                               Docket No. 20250121-GU – Joint petition for approval of actual, estimated, and projected relocation costs and approval to establish a recovery surcharge, by Florida City Gas and Florida Public Utilities Company.

Critical Date(s):

11/30/25 (60-Day Suspension Date)

Commissioners Assigned:

All Commissioners

Prehearing Officer:

Administrative

Staff:

IDM:   Wooten, Bates, Long, Nave, Pendris

AFD:   Gatlin, Holloway, Norris, Vogel

ECO:   Hampson, Ward

ENG:   Ellis, Sanchez

GCL:   Marquez, Stiller

 

(Tariff Suspension - Participation is at the Commission's Discretion)

Issue 1: 

 Should FCG’s and FPUC’s proposed gas tariffs be suspended?

Recommendation: 

 Yes. Staff recommends that the tariffs be suspended to allow staff sufficient time to review the petition and gather all pertinent information in order to present the Commission with an informed recommendation on the tariff proposals.

Issue 2: 

 Should this docket be closed?

Recommendation: 

 No. This docket should remain open pending the Commission’s decision on the proposed tariffs.

 

 


   5**                           Docket No. 20250112-EI – Petition for approval of 2026 subsequent year adjustment, by Tampa Electric Company.

Critical Date(s):

11/04/25 (60-Day Suspension Waived until 11/04/25)

Commissioners Assigned:

All Commissioners

Prehearing Officer:

Administrative

Staff:

ECO:   P. Kelley, Hampson

AFD:   Gatlin, Mason

ENG:   P. Buys, Davis

GCL:   Marquez, Stiller

 

(Tariff Filing)

Issue 1: 

 Should the Commission approve TECO’s proposed rates and associated tariffs to implement its 2026 subsequent year adjustment?

Recommendation: 

 Yes. The Commission should approve TECO’s proposed rates and associated tariffs to implement its 2026 SYA, because the project timelines, rates, and associated tariffs are consistent with the Commission’s prior decision in the Rate Case Order. The rates have been calculated to recover a total 2026 SYA revenue requirement of $87,727,795 as previously approved by the Commission and as presented in Exhibit 1 of TECO’s petition. Consistent with the Rate Case Order, the associated tariffs, included as Attachment A of staff’s memorandum dated October 23, 2025, should become effective with the first billing cycle of January 2026.

Issue 2: 

 Should this docket be closed?

Recommendation: 

 If Issue 1 is approved and a protest is filed within 21 days of the issuance of the Order by a person whose substantial interests are affected, the tariff should remain in effect, with any incremental revenues held subject to refund, pending resolution of the protest. If no timely protest is filed, this docket should be closed upon the issuance of a Consummating Order.

 

 


   6**                           Docket No. 20250107-GU – Petition for approval of swing service rider rates for January through December 2026, by Florida Public Utilities Company.

Critical Date(s):

05/02/26 (8-Month Effective Date)

Commissioners Assigned:

All Commissioners

Prehearing Officer:

Administrative

Staff:

ECO:   Nguyen, Hampson

GCL:   Bloom

 

(Tariff Filing)

Issue 1: 

 Should the Commission approve the utility's proposed swing service rider rates and associated tariffs for the period January through December 2026?

Recommendation: 

 Yes, the Commission should approve the proposed swing service rider rates for the period January through December 2026, as provided in Attachment A of staff’s memorandum dated October 23, 2025. FPUC’s proposed swing service rider reflects the updated cost of swing service for transportation customers. Staff reviewed the total projected intrastate capacity costs and verified that the costs included are appropriate. Furthermore, the methodology for calculating the swing service rider rates is consistent with the 2016 Order.

Issue 2: 

 Should this docket be closed?

Recommendation: 

 Yes. If Issue 1 is approved and a protest is filed within 21 days of the issuance of the order, the tariff should remain in effect, with any revenues held subject to refund, pending resolution of the protest. If no timely protest is filed, this docket should be closed upon the issuance of a consummating order.

 

 


   7**PAA                   Docket No. 20250013-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Highlands County, by LP Waterworks, Inc.

Critical Date(s):

None

Commissioners Assigned:

All Commissioners

Prehearing Officer:

Graham

Staff:

ECO:   Bethea, Bruce

AFD:   G. Kelley

GCL:   Imig, Augspurger

 

Issue 1: 

 What are the appropriate test year operating revenues and rates for LP Waterworks, Inc.’s water and wastewater systems?

Recommendation: 

 Staff recommends that the appropriate test year operating revenues are $177,972 for water system and $135,878 for the wastewater system. Furthermore, staff recommends that the rate increase of 10.97 percent for water and 9.92 percent for wastewater be applied as an across-the-board increase to service rates. The recommended water and wastewater rates are shown on Schedule Nos. 4-A and 4-B of staff’s memorandum dated October 23, 2025, respectively. The utility should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved rates. The approved rates should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). In addition, the approved rates should not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed customer notice and the notice has been received by the customers. The utility should provide proof of the date notice was given within 10 days of the date of the notice.

Issue 2: 

 Should this docket be closed?

Recommendation: 

 No. If no person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed agency action files a protest within 21 days of the issuance of the order, a consummating order should be issued. The docket should remain open for staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and customer notice have been filed by the utility and approved by staff. In addition, this docket should remain open until the report with the summary of the results of the customer meeting has been submitted by the utility. Once these actions are complete, this docket should be closed administratively.