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Ms. Carlotta Stauffer Commission Clerk Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850

Subject: Docket number 160021-E1

Deny FPL Rate increase request

Ms. Stauffer,

I am writing to express my outrage about the FPL rate increase request that amounts to 23% base rate increase for consumers that will primarily go to increasing ROI for investors of 11.5% to 12.5% according to the AARP. As a retired Floridian who lives on a fixed income with retirement plans that lost 2% in 2014 and only gained 2% in 2015, the rate request is grossly unrealistic and unwarranted.

The Florida Public Service Commission {PSC) should deny the request and censure FPL for even bringing such a request before them. The PSC serves the public, to do anything other than denying the request would be a disservice to the public.

Best regards and hoping PSC does the right thing for Floridians,

Robert M. Byrne

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Regarding: Document #169921-El

DENY FLP RATE INCREASE!

Ms. Stauffer,

According to AARP, Florida Power and Light is requesting what would amount to a 23% base rate hike in electric rates for consumers in order to achieve an 11.2% to 12.5% ROI for investors. This is grossly unfair, unnecessary and should not be allowed.

As an individual on a fixed income with no increase on my social security, it would be a serious blow to me, and all Floridians, if the PSC granted this increase. The PSC should protect the public from such requests and censure the FLP for even submitting the proposal.

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Re: Docket #160021-E1

Ms.Stauffer,

As a resident of Martin County, I find it quite disturbing to find out that FPL is asking for rate hikes to line the pockets of their stockholders.

When considering this rate increase in order to generate higher profits for FP&L, please keep in mind that those profits come at the expense of the Florida citizen's. Florida has a high senior community, for which could be devastating to their financial situations.

Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.

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Arthur Robinson 2381 SW Carriage Hill Terrace. Unit 103

Palm City, Florida 34990

Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850.

RE: Docket Number 160021-E1

Dear Ms. Stauffer:

We write to you to oppose Florida Power and Lights (FP&L) request for a rate increase when it has been shown that such an increase will not benefit the consumer but only the shareholders. If the company wants to provide additional capital improvements to provide better and less expensive services than say so.

FP&L is asking for money to resolve - to get more profit for people that are out -for their shareholders that are out of state. Now we have seniors that cannot afford to buy their medication, and now with this rate increase and everything else, as everyone has spoken about, that will - it's not only a 23 percent, everything that comes with it that they're going to have to pay for, they may have to- they may have to serve -they may have to not eat to be able to pay for their bills.

When you're considering this rate increase in order to generate higher profits for FP&L, please keep in mind that those profits come at our expense, and that inc ludes the senior community, many of whom are having a very hard time of it.

We therefore, request that the commission deny the rate increase requested by FP&L.

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Palm City, Florida 34990

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Ms. Carlotta Stauffer Commission Clerk Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850.

RE: Docket Number 160021-E1

Dear Ms. Stauffer:

We write to you to oppose Florida Power and Lights (FP&L) request for a rate increase when it has been shown that such an increase will not benefit the consumer but only the shareholders. If the company wants to provide additional capital improvements to provide better and less expensive services than say so.

FP&L is asking for money to resolve - to get more profit for people that are out -for their shareholders that are out of state. Now we have seniors that cannot afford to buy their medication, and now with this rate increase and everything else, as everyone has spoken about, that will - it's not only a 23 percent, everything that comes with it that they're going to have to pay for, they may have to- they may have to serve- they may have to not eat to be able to pay for their bills.

When you 're considering this rate increase in order to generate higher profits for FP&L, please keep in mind that those profits come at our expense, and that includes the senior community, many of whom are having a very hard time of it.

We therefore, request that the commission deny the rate increase requested by FP&L.

Sincerely,

Dianne Robinson

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RE: Docket number 160021-E1

Dear Ms. Carlolla Stauffer:

Florida Power & Light 's (FPL) is requesting a $1.34 billion increase in base rates. FPL is the only power company available in my area. We do not have the option of changing suppliers. Consumers will be asked to pay monthly increases equal to a 23 percent base rate increase and would allow an unprecedented return on equity (shareholder profit) of 11.5 to 12.5 percent.

When you're considering this rate increase in order to generate higher profits for FP&L, please keep in mind that those profits come at our expense, and that includes the senior community, many ofwhom are having a very hard time of it.

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Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, Fl32399-0850

Regard: Docket Number 160021-E1

Dear Public Service Commissioners:

I am writing you today to ask you to turn down the request from FPL for any rate increase and especially the current requested rate increase in the amount of 1.34 billion in base rates.

I cannot understand what justification FPL would have for requesting such an increase from Florida customers. Nothing in the information I have seen in the newspapers or in FPL's documents provide information on the updated infrastructure or other improvements this money will be spent on for in our state for Florida customer services. What is there in the request that would justify this increase? It is difficult to believe that FPL shareholders, who are among the top to obtain returns on their investments, need more from our states' public utility.

FPL is the largest provider of electricity in our state and receives today 10.5% return on equity and has an ability to collect other fees should their fuel cost raise or if there is a storm, e.g. hurricane that causes damages to FPL infrastructure or equipment. FPL is earning profits at the top end of the rate allowed under its current agreement. Also, FPL is on target to make a $1.6B profit in 2017 without the requested rate increase. I also do not see any provisions to provide or improve support for individual home solar or wind system hook-ups, something that would be at least give the Florida consumers' options and abilities to manage their utility costs.

Typical Florida customers do not have the ability to receive a return on our equity via banks or other investments beyond a few percentage points and most of us haven't seen an increase in our income in the last 5 or more years. Also, almost 20% of the state's residents are on social security. This rate of increase ($1.3 billion) over four years will add a monthly cost to all household (lower and middle-income families) of at least $13 for electric service. This will cause many hardships and may have some choosing between food, air conditioning or medicine. Yes, FPL offers a hardship program but if 20% of the population applies for these grants and they are given, all of us will be paying more to cover their cost. Most seniors are much too proud and would not apply for these subsidies.

Enough is enough, this rate hike should be rejected and the company today with its earning can operate efficient and reliable services without a rate increase

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This is in regards to docket# 160021-E-1. I am a resident of Florida at 1351 Still River Dr, Venice, FL

34293. Allowing FPL to increase their rates would place a financial burden on my household. There is

NO competing company that provides electricity in my area.

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Dear Ms Stauffer,

This is in regards to docket# 160021-E-1. I am a resident of Florida at 1351 Still River Dr, Venice, Fl

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To: Ms: Carlotta Stauffer Commission Clerk Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL. 32399-0850

Subject: Florida Power and Light Rate Increase

Glenn H. Matchan 14531 Farrington Way #105 Fort Myers, FL 33912

I am writing this letter in hopes that the FPSC of Florida does their job and truly represent the citizens of Florida As I understand it, FPL wants to increase their rates to acquire additional 1.34 billion dollars effective for 2017 year. This rate increase amounts to a 23% increase to their base rate having nothing to do with my turning-on any electrical switches. Further, it has nothing to do with enhanced services to its' customers but primarily to increase the return on equity to between 11.5 to 12.5% for its investors ... some 960 million dollars!

What we have here is "Corporate Greed" so prominent within the states and government today. If earning 1.6 billion dollars in profit isn't adequate for FPL then let's get another company. As a fixed income resident my pension and social security does NOT increase. Thus, FPL gets fatter and more greedy while my pocketbook gets smaller and smaller! ... where I am to live ... under a bridge?

Let's get real. Do the job you represent. Determine what is NEEDED in terms of COSTS and a fair return. Hell, when I was going-up I WANTED a Ferrari but my Pinto did the job. Some difference! Further, don't YOU play the political-game of cutting just some of their embellished -wants and announcing to the public we worked hard to cutback their requests. That's pure politics ... if they don't need any increase based upon true needs, then don't give them anything! Let's finally remove the "greed" from the equation determine a proper rate.

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Florida PONer & Ug,t Customers: Make Y<U Vcice Heard

Be sure to include: a) your first and last name; b) address where you receive FPL service; and c) the docket number 160021-E1 on your testimony so that it can be included for consideration.

All correspondence must be submitted by Aug. 19. 2016.

Here's what your fellow FPL ratepayers told the PSC:

"We have no option of investing in any other power company, we have no say in how many millions of dollars they pay their C-Suite executives, and we have no accurate accounting for the full scale of political contributions they make each year to influence those in powers to keep FPL in ;ts unchallenged, powerful position in this state."Susan Hicks, Sarasota FPL Customer

"They're asking for money to resolve - to get more profit for people that are out- for their shareholders that are out of state. Now we have seniors that cannot afford to buy their medication, and now with this rate increase and everything else, as everyone has spoken about, that will- it's not only a 23 percent, everything that comes with it that they're going to have to pay for, they may have to- they may have to serve- they may have to not eat to be able to pay for their bills. " - Miguel Soliman, Miami FPL Customer.

"When you're considering this rate increase in order to generate higher profits for FP&L, please keep in mind that those profits come at our expense, and that includes the senior community, many of whom are having a very hard time of it."- Steve Zarzecki, Miami FPL Customer

Sincerely,

Jeff Johnson, State Director AARP Florida

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Jeffery R. Gallagher 6212 45th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34210-4005

Subj: FPL Base Rate Increase- Docket 160021-E1 Date: 7/13/2016 2:24:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time From: Stellamccaffrey@aol com To: [email protected] fl.us

Florida has many Seniors living on fixed incomes, myself included, who are having a tough time making ends meet. Basic necessities a re almost a luxury these days when faced with increases every time we turn around. Now FPL is requesting another increase. Aren't they making enough of a profit on us already without the increase?!

Stella & James McCaffrey 2143 Oxford Ridge Circle Lehigh Acres, FL 33973

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I was te rribly upset by the news of FPL's proposed increase on its customers.

As it is, we pay premium rates to cool our homes and we do not have other options for electric services. We must make costs in other areas of our life, because living in South Florida is impossible without air conditioning. With rising costs of fuel, this amount has escalated through the years. Needless to say when cost of fuel falls, those savings are not passed on. We are a hard working average family and struggle to make our bills monthly, as our pay do not go up more than 2% annually.

Please help the average wage earner and lower income family in the state of Florida.

Thank you for your anticipated assistance in this matter.

Patricia Duran Director of Sales

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Dear Ms. Stauffer:

I am concerned for the people of Florida who will be forced to pay a rate increase to FPL for no other reason than pure profit to the shareholders and executives. And " forced" is the proper word to use because there is no other option to the residents of Florida except for FPL.

FPL has marketed itself as one of the most affordable power companies in the country. Please don't make that a lie by allowing this rate increase.

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jjt?A!L Dana Rudolph FPL customer (Englewood and Port Charlotte, Florida)

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I would like to add my voice to those objecting to FPLs proposed move. A rate hike to cover needed service is understandable. A hike to pad the company's bottom line and elevate share price would be gouging the customers. FPL is projected to have a sizable profit in 2017 without any rate increase. And I understand that over 70% of the proposed increase would go to padding the bottom line. Gouging, gouging, gouging.

Curtis R. Platte Jr.

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According to the AARP, Florida Power and Light is requesting what would amount to a 23% base rate hike in electric rates for consumers in order to achieve an 11.2% to 12.5% ROI for investors. This is grossly unfair, unnecessary, and should not be allowed.

As an individual on a fixed income with no increase on my social security, it would be a serious blow to me, and all Floridians, if the PSC granted this increase. The PSC should protect the public from such requests and censure the FLP for even submitting the proposal.

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