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Tallahassee, FL — Senator Charles Dean (R, Inverness) today requested a
public meeting in Citrus County to discuss Progress Energy’s rate increase request. Dean, in a letter
to Matthew Carter, Chairman of the Public Service Commission, requested the public hearing to be held
in July. The exact time and date of the public hearing are still to be determined.
“The process by which the Public Service Commission considers rate increase requests is very thorough
and exhaustive,” said Senator Dean. “While the vote by the Public Service Commission on the increase
will not be held until late September of this year, I believe input by ratepayers is essential.” He
continued, “In the time leading up to the vote, I will be personally working closely with the Public
Counsel, who serves as our advocate before the Public Service Commission, on this request by Progress
Energy. Again, I believe in order for the Public Service Commission to make an informed decision on
Progress Energy’s request, the thoughts and opinions of those most affected by this increase should be
heard.”
On Friday, Progress Energy formally filed for a 2010 base rate increase through the Public Service
Commission.
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