New Florida House bill could reduce utility rates, repeal cost recovery programs
The Florida House Energy and Utilities Subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the proposal of a bill that would repeal cost recovery programs.
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Some Off-The-Grid North Floridians Get To Skip GRU Rate Increases
With the rising cost of utilities for Gainesville residents, some have taken to living without the aid of established utility companies.
View ArticleOcala Faces Lawsuit Over Unauthorized User Fees
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the city of Ocala for charging allegedly illegal emergency fire service user fees.
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Gainesville Regional Utilities Customers Pay More To Use Less
Gainesville residents using less energy means generating less money for Gainesville services such as police and parks. To offset the loss, the average bill for a GRU customer increased about $6 in...
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Proposed Solar Energy Amendment To Compete With Utility Companies
A new amendment, known as the Solar Initiative, seeks to overcome utility regulations by allowing businesses to generate and sell their own solar power to neighboring businesses. A report was recently...
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Locals Meet With Mayor To Discuss Rising GRU Rates
Members of local congregations hosted a public meeting with Mayor Ed Braddy Thursday night to voice concerns about increasing GRU rates. Braddy committed to finding a solution to residents' concerns.
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