The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) has approved four reports for 2025, addressing key areas in the state’s utility services. The reports cover the Lifeline Assistance Program, Regulatory Assessment Fees (RAFs), Ten-Year Site Plans (TYSPs), Storm Protection Plans (SPPs), and the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA).
According to the 2025 Annual Lifeline Report, participation in Florida’s Lifeline Assistance Program increased by more than 120,000 households from the previous year. As of June 30, 2025, a total of 332,887 households were subscribed to the program, which provides discounted phone and broadband services to low-income consumers.
The RAF report outlines that since the implementation of the 2011 Regulatory Reform Act, telecommunications fees have remained reduced by 20 percent. The FPSC notes continued oversight through consumer protection programs such as Lifeline and Telecommunications Relay Service.
In its review of Ten-Year Site Plans submitted by electric utilities statewide, the FPSC projects a 1.35% annual growth in energy demand through 2034. This increase is attributed to population growth and new technologies. The Commission classified all utility plans as “suitable” for planning purposes and stated that they support a reliable and diversified power grid.
The Storm Protection Plan report reviews efforts by Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light, Florida Public Utilities, and Tampa Electric to improve storm resilience. The report states these companies are making progress in reducing restoration costs and outage durations while strengthening infrastructure through hardening measures, undergrounding lines, vegetation management, and automation.
The FEECA report tracks energy conservation initiatives under state law. Utilities such as FPL, Duke Energy Florida, and Tampa Electric continue to make measurable gains in energy savings through demand-side management and efficiency programs. These efforts are complemented by public education campaigns aimed at helping consumers lower bills and reduce environmental impacts.
All approved reports will be sent to various state officials including the Governor’s office; leaders of both legislative chambers; the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services; the Department of Environmental Protection; and other designated recipients according to legal requirements.
