The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive testimony and exhibits; Thursday, October 11, 2018, following the 10 year site plan workshop; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Florida Public Service Commission announces hearing in the following docket to which all persons are invited.

DOCKET NO. AND TITLE: 20180133-EI - Petition for limited proceeding to approve second solar base rate

adjustment (SoBRA), effective January 1, 2019, by Tampa Electric Company.

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Amended as follows: Thursday, October 11, 2018, immediately following the Ten Year Site Plan.

PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING:

The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive testimony and exhibits and to take final action relative to the Commission’s evaluation of Tampa Electric’s 2017 Amended and Restated Stipulation and Settlement Agreement that included a Solar Base Rate Adjustment mechanism which provides for the recovery of costs associated with solar projects that meet the criteria laid out in the 2017 Settlement Agreement. The Commission will conduct a Limited Proceeding to approve second Solar Base Rate Adjustment and to take action on any motions or other matters that may be pending at the time of the hearing.  The Commission may rule on any such motions from the bench or may take the matters under advisement.  This proceeding shall: (1) allow the parties to present evidence and testimony in support of their positions; (2) allow for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF HEARING

If settlement of the case or a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the proceedings, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.floridapsc.com) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page.  Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at [phone].