DOCKET NO.: 090079-EI – Petition for increase in rates by Progress Energy Florida, Inc. The purpose of these customer service hearings is to take testimony from the public on the quality and adequacy of Progress Energy Florida, Inc.’s service and other matters related to Progress Energy Florida, Inc.’s petition for a rate increase. The procedure at these service hearings shall be as follows: The Company will present a brief summary of its case and then members of the public may present testimony. Members of the public who wish to present testimony are urged to appear promptly at each scheduled hearing time since the hearing may be adjourned early if no witnesses are present to testify. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in the meeting. EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CUSTOMER SERVICE HEARING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6199.