State shuts down 'FL Power & Light' renewable energy program

[nashville_brook]

State shuts down FPL's renewable energy program

By Julie Patel | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
July 30, 2008

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/green/sfl-flzfpl0730sbjul30,0,662584.story

State regulators on Tuesday shut down a Florida Power & Light Co. green energy program after an audit revealed most of the money collected from customers was used to pay for administrative and marketing costs.

The Florida Public Service Commission voted unanimously to end the Sunshine Energy Program, in which approximately 39,000 customers voluntarily agreed to pay an extra $9.75 per month for renewable energy projects. The state will continue its investigation into handling of the money and will decide later if it should require FPL to issue refunds or invest it in renewable energy projects in the works.

Commissioners want breakdowns from FPL and its contractors showing how much of the money went to travel expenses, a public relations consultant, salaries, office expenses and marketing.

"It could all be profit," Commissioner Nathan Skop said. "It all boils down to lack of oversight by this commission, and our failure to review the contract."

[bullimiami]

1. fpl. florida plunder and loot. i guess theyve earned their nickname.