Florida Public Service Commission Grants Confidentiality to Duke Energy's Solar Project Information

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The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order granting Duke Energy Florida, LLC's request for confidentiality of sensitive business information related to its solar projects. The order, issued on August 13, 2024, protects information that includes capital expenditures and maintenance costs, citing the need to prevent harm to the company's ratepayers or business operations. The confidential information will remain protected for up to 18 months from the date of issuance, unless the company or another affected person shows that the records continue to contain proprietary confidential business information.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Florida Public Service Commission has granted Duke Energy Florida, LLC's request for confidentiality of sensitive business information related to its solar projects.
  • The information protected includes capital expenditures and maintenance costs, which are considered proprietary and confidential business information.
  • The confidential information will remain protected for up to 18 months from the date of issuance, unless the company or another affected person shows that the records continue to contain proprietary confidential business information.
  • The PSC ruling was made under Section 366.093, Florida Statutes, which allows for confidential classification of proprietary business information.
  • Commissioner Gabriella Passidomo, as Prehearing Officer, issued the order, which was made on August 13, 2024.
  • The confidential information will be exempt from Section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes, for the specified period unless additional protection is shown.
  • The order notes that the PSC is required to notify parties of any administrative hearing or judicial review available under Sections 120.57 or 120.68, Florida Statutes.

Statistics:

  • The confidential information will remain protected for up to 18 months from the date of issuance.
  • The PSC has granted confidentiality to Duke Energy's solar project information under Section 366.093, Florida Statutes.
  • The order was issued by Commissioner Gabriella Passidomo, as Prehearing Officer, on August 13, 2024.

Sources:

  • BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In re: Petition for rate increase by Duke Energy DOCKET NO. 20240025-EI Florida, LLC. ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0330-CFO-EI. ISSUED: August 13, 2024.
  • Section 366.093, Florida Statutes.
  • Rule 25- 22.006, Florida Administrative Code.
  • Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). (2024). ORDER NO. PSC-2024-0330-CFO-EI DOCKET NO. 20240025-EI PAGE 3.