by Capitolist Staff | Apr 25, 2023
Florida ranks 12th highest in the nation for tax rates on gasoline at 35.23 cents per gallon. Each state imposes its own excise tax on top of the federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon, with state taxes accounting for anywhere from 2.3% to 16.5% of the total cost of...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 13, 2023
Two new solar plants, operated by Duke Energy Florida are now generating 150 megawatts of electricity in the Sunshine State Together, the two plants are capable of powering 46,000 homes at peak output. The plants are part of Duke’s ongoing shift from fossil...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 4, 2023
FPL customers will see a decrease in rates, resulting in $379 million in customer savings due to lower-than-expected natural gas prices. Typical residential customer bills will decrease by about 3% from May through December, while business customer bills will see a 3%...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 22, 2023
Florida House panel approves bill (HB 1331) to restrict money transfers from municipal electric utilities to city general funds, citing concerns of “taxation without representation.” The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) opposes the bill,...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 11, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio and other lawmakers have reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to lock in permanent daylight saving time. The bill faces opposition in Congress due to regional factions and lack of majority support in either chamber,...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 7, 2023
Florida’s tax exemption on natural gas fuels may be extended for two more years with the proposed HB 529. The bill has received unanimous support from the House Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee and aims to provide cost savings to...
