Utilities

High temperatures also mean high energy usage – grid technology helps protect the system. Customers can help too.

Utilities increases for property owners on Fort Myers Beach will be discussed at a public hearing by Lee County Utilities on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 9:30 a.m.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved contacts Tuesday on opioid addiction, added to the Department of Community Development and accepted state funds to help with housing and utilities.

Utility rate increases approved by Lee County to impact customers on Fort Myers Beach.

The $256 million reduction in fuel charges approved by the Florida Public Service Commission follows a $379 million reduction that took effect in May.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued by the city of Fort Myers for residents in the Rockfill Road area after a water main break at 2635 Rockfill. Repairs of the 12-inch main are currently underway.

Lee County Utilities issues precautionary Boil Water Notice for North Fort Myers neighborhoods; homes impacted are east of Southeast 24th Ave. along Orange Grove Blvd. and south of Lakeview Blvd.

After an initial rate reduction early on in May, Florida Power & Light is proposing another rate decrease, this time a $256 million cut to take effect in July.The FPL proposal, made Friday to the Florida Public Service Commission, calls for reducing the fuel portion of customer bills by $256 million starting in July, reflecting continued downward revisions in projected natural gas costs for 2023 after last year's high levels.

Lee County Utilities on Sunday, May 21, will end the free chlorine flush, which will involve converting its disinfection process from a free chlorine residual back to chloramines as the primary disinfectant.

The Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would help communities deal with future natural disasters and provide a legal shield for electric utilities.