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Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Fuel Rate Increase Will Add $18 to Most Lakeland Electric Bills This Spring
Natural gas costs spiked during last month’s cold snap, leaving Lakeland Electric about $19 million over budget.
Posted inArts & Culture
Last Friday’s Downtown Blackout Disrupts Lakeland Community Theatre Performance
A blackout that affected most of downtown Lakeland paused the production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Friday, Feb. 20
Posted inConsumer
Brace for Higher Electric Bills After Lakeland’s Deep Freeze
Record-setting cold drove up electricity use across the city. Here’s why bills may be higher — and what help is available.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric Launches Rate Study to See if Power Bills Add Up
Results of the six-month study are expected this summer. Any approved changes would appear on electric bills starting Oct. 1.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric Invests $3.5 Million to Keep ‘Workhorse’ Unit 5 Running
City approves upgrades to McIntosh Unit 5 and embarks on long-term resource planning.
Posted inDowntown
Santa and His Reindeer Were Delayed This Year, and Lakelanders Had Questions
The light display on top of the Lakeland Electric building wasn’t installed until Dec. 17 due to necessary roof repairs.
Posted inConsumer
Lakeland Electric Seeks Slight Increase in Fuel Charge
If approved, the average bill will go up by about $4.20 on Jan. 1 to cover changes in the price of liquid natural gas.
Posted inInsight Polk
Lakeland Electric Rate Increases Tied to Fuel and Environmental Costs
Typical household to see about $3.20 added to monthly bill as city covers environmental costs and fuel hikes.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric’s New $185M Power Plant Is Up and Running
The ‘next generation’ natural-gas-powered plant took 16 months longer and cost $40 million more than expected.