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JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2012 hurricane season just weeks away, Florida Power & Light Company's annual, week-long hurricane drill begins today, and continues through Friday, May 11. Employees from across the company will participate in the company-wide emergency response and restoration drill. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) The drill is taking place at the company's Physical Distribution Center and new CAT...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company today updated projections for its 2013 typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill based on revised estimated fuel prices, costs for ongoing construction of upgrades at nuclear facilities, and adjusted data related to its requested base rate increase. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) In March, FPL filed a request for an increase of approximately $7 per month or 23...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tree branches and palm fronds are among the most common causes of power outages and flickers. That's why Floridians should recognize National Arbor Day on April 27 by following Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL's) "Right Tree, Right Place" tips. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) "FPL is committed to providing reliable electric service every day," said Eli Viamontes, FPL's manager of...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company announced today that beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, customers interested in installing a solar-powered photovoltaic (PV) system can apply for 2012 incentive funding. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) As part of an ongoing pilot program approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to help reduce energy consumption and peak demand, FPL will offer PV...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company, with the help of local contractors, provided an energy makeover to the Sunshine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3233 in Sarasota today. As part of the company's non-profit energy efficiency program, the VFW free efficiency upgrades are expected to save the organization up to $1,400 annually. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO) The FPL team, working with Cortez Heating...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company's fourth annual Power to Care initiative kicks off today with more than 900 volunteers, including employees and their families, participating in 22 community volunteer projects throughout Florida. Spanning 10 counties, the weeklong volunteer initiative engages employees from all sectors of the company, including FPL President Eric Silagy. Volunteers will roll up their sleeves to help clean beaches and...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company today filed its formal request for a base rate increase with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). The requested increase would not take effect until Jan. 1, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) Today's filing was consistent with the company's notice to the PSC in January that an adjustment would be necessary because the company's existing rate agreement,...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty-seven teachers across the state of Florida have just received a combined $39,000 in grants from Florida Power & Light Company's 2012 Renewable Energy Teacher Grant program. The grants will fund classroom projects to teach students about renewable energy sources and uses. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) Teachers received awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 for projects such as designing and...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy was named No. 1 overall among electric and gas utilities on Fortune's 2011-2012 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." The company, whose principal subsidiaries are Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, received the honor for the sixth straight year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110124/FL34682LOGO ) "Winning this award for an unprecedented sixth consecutive year is a...

JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company plans to invest more than $200 million in 2012 to strengthen the electric grid against major storms and keep service reliability high, the company said in an annual filing with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/FL62738LOGO ) "We're working hard to provide the best overall value of any electric utility in the country. Our typical...