Every now and then something happens in the energy world that makes you shake your head so hard that you feel it in your spine. And this, right here, is one of those moments. FP&L was just granted a $9 billion rate increase, the largest in Florida’s history and if you’re a homeowner, a business owner, or anybody who turns on a light switch, you’re the one footing the bill. Let’s talk about what this really means. FP&L doesn’t have a money problem, they have a monopoly problem and to them, that isn’t a problem at all.
Look, FP&L isn’t struggling. They’re not scraping by. They’re not praying for relief. They are a massive utility monopoly with guaranteed profits, guaranteed customers and now, a guaranteed historic windfall. While everyday Floridians are tightening budgets, FP&L is tightening its grip. A $9 billion increase isn’t because they need it. It’s simply because they can.
Meanwhile, solar electric in Ft. Myers is out here doing what FP&L won’t do. Lowering bills and empowering homeowners. That is exactly what we are doing at Advance Solar.
Every single day, we sit across the table from homeowners who tell me the same story:
- “My power bill keeps going up.”
- “It feels like I’m renting electricity.”
- “I wish I could get out from under FP&L.”
And guess what? They’re not wrong. Solar Energy Systems aren’t a mystery anymore. It’s not futuristic. It’s not fringe. It’s the ONE proven way to say: “I’m done being owned by a utility company.” But here’s the part FP&L doesn’t want you to think about: If 50% of Florida went solar tomorrow, FP&L’s game would be over. No more blank checks. No more rate hikes. No more decades long monopolies on your wallet. The $9 billion rate increase isn’t just a really large number, it’s a warning. This increase is a forecast.
It tells you exactly where things are headed:
- Higher monthly bills
- More fees
- More “grid adjustments”
- More “fuel charges”
- More excuses
FP&L is building the future they want and it’s one where you pay more and have zero control. Meanwhile, the solar industry is building the future you want, where you own your power, control your cost and protect yourself from these endless rate hikes. Here’s the truth, this should be your wakeup call. When a utility gets a $9 billion raise, that’s not the time to “wait and see.” That’s the time to act. Because you already know what’s coming next month. You already know what’s coming next year. Your electric bill is not going down at least not with FP&L in charge.
Homeowners who switch to solar Energy right now are doing one thing better than everyone else and that is taking control. Solar isn’t just about saving money. It’s about taking your power back, literally and financially. With solar storage backup becoming the new standard, you’re not just saving on power, you’re creating energy independence in a state where storms, outages and rate hikes are becoming a par for the course. The people who win in the next 10 years will be the ones who stop waiting for FP&L to change and start changing their own situation.
FP&L got their rate increase. Now the question is, what are you going to do about yours? Because make no mistake, you WILL pay for that $9 billion. It’s already in motion but how long you keep paying, that is up to you. Solar gives you the out. Solar gives you the protection. Solar gives you the power to say, “I’m done.” And honestly? At this point, after the largest rate increase in history, who wouldn’t want to start their journey to energy independence?
Solar electric systems are the key to defeating this rate increase and battery backup is that extra layer of protection. At Advance Solar we have been introducing South Florida to the benefits of solar power since 1983. We are the originators of solar in the state of Florida and the leaders in battery storage. We are the obvious choice to help guide you through the solar process and get you out from under the thumb of FP&L. With the new Tesla Powerwall 3, it has never been more affordable to power your home with solar. When searching for solar companies in the sunshine state, be sure to contact Advance Solar.