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Tag: Lakeland Electric
Posted inCity Hall
Lakeland Electric Asks for Slightly Higher Base-Rate Increase Than Planned
Residential customers could pay an additional $2.73 per month, on average, instead of $1.76 if approved.
Posted inEnvironment
Another Part of Lakeland Electric’s McIntosh Power Plant Demolished
Unit 2 of the decommissioned coal-powered plant was pulled down with cables at 5:40 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment
Neighborhood Solar ‘Microgrids’ Could Benefit Lakeland Homeowners and Utility
Lakeland Electric is considering a pilot project to create a mini solar power plant during the construction of a new subdivision.
Posted inConsumer
Lakeland Streamlines Permit Process As More Homeowners Invest in Rooftop Solar Panels
City looks to technology to help review a surging number of solar permit applications without adding staff or compromising standards.
Posted inCity Hall
LE’s New Power Plant is Late and Over Budget, but Moving Forward
Customer rates will not be affected by RICE project cost overruns or unexpected Unit 5 repairs, Lakeland Electric says.
Posted inCity Hall
City To Vote on $70 Million Bond for Lakeland Electric
If passed, this new bond will help pay for repairs made to out-of-commission Power Plant Unit 5.
Posted inCity Hall
Unexpected $21 Million LE Repair Bill Gives Commissioners ‘Sticker Shock’Â
Lakeland Electric’s largest generator has been offline since Feb. 23. The city is purchasing electricity from other utilities to keep the lights on.
Posted inConsumer
Lakeland Electric’s Base Rate Will Rise 2.25% in April
The utility is raising rates in phases, with further 2.25% increases scheduled for Oct. 1 this year and Oct. 1, 2024.
Posted inConsumer
Lakeland Electric Looking at Lower Fuel Charge and Uptick in Base Rate
A typical homeowner would pay $20 less for the fuel charge starting in March and $1.60 more for the base rate in April, under two proposals expected to be approved.