New Florida Data Center Law Tested by Duke Energy Proposal

New Florida Data Center Law Tested by Duke Energy Proposal

News ClipState Affairs Pro·FL·10/22/2026

The Florida Public Service Commission is scheduled to vote Nov. 3 on Duke Energy Florida’s proposal related to data center service. Commission staff said the proposal does not adequately comply with Florida’s new data center law, creating an early test of the legislation.

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The Florida Public Service Commission will consider Duke Energy Florida’s data center proposal at a Nov. 3 vote. The utility’s plan is facing scrutiny after commission staff determined that it did not adequately comply with a newly enacted state law governing data centers.

The proceeding represents an early test of how Florida regulators will apply the new requirements to utility proposals involving data center development. The article does not identify a specific city or county connected to the plan.