TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Environmental groups have resolved their differences with most of the state’s largest utilities over their energy conservation programs, heading into a hearing Thursday before state regulators.
The details: Tampa Electric Co. and the Orlando Utilities Commission on Tuesday told the Public Service Commission they have reached agreements with groups to expand their energy assistance for low-income customers.
TECO, with more than 840,000 customers, agreed to expand its neighborhood weatherization program from 7,500 to 8,000 customers over the next 10 years. Such programs can provide energy-saving measures including weather stripping for doors and insulation for water heaters.
The city-owned Orlando Utilities Commission, with 275,000 customers, agreed to increase its conservation goals for residential programs by 3 to 4 percent per year through 2034. OUC also will provide an additional 1,000 home energy efficiency kits, which include LED light bulbs, to low-income customers.
