The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive testimony and exhibits and to take final action relative to the Commission’s review of the utilities’ numeric conservation goals and to take action on any motions or other matters that may be pending ...

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION announces a prehearing conference and a hearing in the following dockets to which all persons are invited.

DOCKET NOS. AND TITLES:

Docket No. 20190015-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Florida Power & Light Company).

Docket No. 20190016-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Gulf Power Company).

Docket No. 20190017-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Florida Public Utilities Company).

Docket No. 20190018-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Duke Energy Florida, LLC).

Docket No. 20190019-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Orlando Utilities Commission).

Docket No. 20190020-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (JEA).

Docket No. 20190021-EG - Commission review of numeric conservation goals (Tampa Electric Company).

PREHEARING CONFERENCE DATE AND TIME: Monday, July 29, 2019, 1:30 p.m.

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

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE PREHEARING:

The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.

HEARING DATE AND TIME:  Monday, August 12, 2019, 1:30 p.m.  Tuesday through Friday, August 13-16, 2019, have also been reserved for continuation of the hearing if necessary. The starting time of the next day’s session will be announced at the conclusion of the prior day. The hearing may be adjourned early if all testimony is concluded.

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 review of the utilities’ numeric conservation goals 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.

All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony. The hearing will be governed by the provisions of Chapters 120 and 366, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 25-17, 25-22, and 28-106, Florida Administrative Code.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the hearing at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or [phone] (Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8770 Voice or 1(800)955-8771 TDD). Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request from the Office of Commission Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 152.

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].