Residents in Coral Springs will see higher power bills in 2025 due to solar projects and hurricane costs

Coral Springs, Florida – Although Coral Springs was spared the effects of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, the city’s citizens will still be directly impacted financially in the coming year.

In order to pay for hurricane restoration expenses, Florida Power & Light consumers will experience a temporary increase in their 2025 electricity bills.

The levy to cover storm damage was approved by the Florida Public Service Commission. Additionally, the surcharge reimburses money spent following Hurricane Idalia in 2023.

A monthly average home bill of 1,000 kWh is increased by $12.02 due to the fee. On the FPL website, it states that it will be in effect from January to December 2025.

According to FPL, the fee is just temporary and guarantees that power restoration operations may go on following strong storms.

In order to assist with hurricane damage repair, the utility hires lineworkers from other states. After storms, invoices are adjusted to reflect the costs of these emergency measures.

In order to finance additional solar energy centers, residential consumers will also see a minor hike in rates beginning in February 2025.

The average 1,000 kWh home bill will increase from $133.99 to $134.14. According to FPL, business rates will largely stay the same.