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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 ClipWMNF 88.5 FM·Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

Advocates call for affordable energy reform a year after record heat

Advocates protested outside Tampa Electric's offices, calling for affordable energy reform due to an 81% increase in customer bills over five years. They warn that a proposed Duke Energy tariff for data centers, currently under review by the Public Service Commission, could sidestep a new law and lead to ratepayers bearing additional costs.

electricity opposition government

8/3/2026

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