Duke Energy Florida

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Duke Energy Florida data center developments across 1 states, including FL.

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News ClipOrlando Sentinel·Orlando, Orange County, FL

Florida Data Center Contracts Could Leave Utility Customers Paying for Abandoned Power Infrastructure

The commentary examines the financial risks Florida utility customers could face if data centers leave after utilities build power plants and transmission infrastructure for them. It reviews exit-fee proposals from Tampa Electric, Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy Florida, and notes that Orlando Utilities Commission customers are not covered by the new state law.

electricity government

10/8/2026

News ClipPolitiFact·FL

Fact-checking Byron Donalds on new Florida data center law

PolitiFact fact-checked Byron Donalds' claim that Florida's new Senate Bill 484 ensures utility rates will not increase due to data centers. Experts explain that while the law directs the Florida Public Service Commission to ensure large data centers bear their own costs, it does not guarantee consumer rates won't rise. The law applies to four investor-owned utilities but excludes municipal and rural cooperative utilities, limiting its reach.

electricity government moratorium

8/7/2026

News ClipOrlando Sentinel·Orlando, Orange County, FL

CoreSite looks to add second Orlando data center building

CoreSite has applied for a permit modification to add a second data center building to its Orlando campus in Orange County, Florida. This expansion is occurring amidst heightened political scrutiny and public debate across the state and nation regarding data center development and its impact on local infrastructure and resources. Local government officials are expressing varied opinions on the balance between economic development and environmental/infrastructure concerns.

environmental electricity zoning opposition announcement government

6/2/2026

News ClipTampa Bay 28·Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

‘Like the Discovery of Fire’: Can Florida handle AI’s massive energy demand?

Florida faces a critical debate as the rapid expansion of AI data centers prompts widespread concerns about energy, the environment, and communities. Startups like EnergiAcres are proposing innovative solutions to address these challenges, while the state government and utilities work to balance attracting new business with protecting existing customers and the environment.

electricity water environmental government announcement

3/16/2026