Florida Power & Light (FPL) is asking state regulators to approve nearly $10 billion in rate hikes over the next four years—an increase that would give its shareholders the highest profits of any utility in the nation. If approved, this would raise electric bills for millions of Floridians at a time when the cost of living is already out of control.

FPL claims these profits are needed to “avoid disappointing investors,” but what about disappointing the customers who can’t afford another spike in their monthly bills? Florida families are already struggling under the weight of rising rents, groceries, and insurance. For many, higher utility bills could mean choosing between keeping the lights on and paying for basic needs.

Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler, who represents utility customers, has proposed a more reasonable path—cutting the rate hike in half and eliminating a new fee that would double-charge customers. But the Florida Public Service Commission rejected that proposal, even though dozens of customers testified at hearings that they couldn’t afford any more increases.

Meanwhile, FPL’s own settlement proposal would still raise rates by nearly $7 billion—and give large corporations like Walmart a discount, while everyday Floridians pay more.

This isn’t fair. It’s not sustainable. And it’s not in the public interest.

We, the undersigned, call on the Florida Public Service Commission to reject Florida Power & Light’s proposed rate hikes and prioritize affordability, fairness, and transparency for all customers—not just the wealthy few. Regulators must hold FPL accountable to the people it serves, not the shareholders it enriches.

If we don’t speak out now, millions of Floridians will be locked into some of the highest utility costs in the country—for the benefit of a monopoly utility that’s already making record profits.

Sign this petition to demand a utility system that puts people over profits.