Who Pays for the Grid?

Large-Load Tariffs and Ratepayer Protection

One of SB 484's most significant provisions concerns electric-service costs. The law requires the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to establish minimum tariff and service requirements for large-load customers. Those requirements must reasonably ensure that each large-load customer bears its full cost of service and that those costs are not shifted to the general body of ratepayers. Public utilities must file large-load tariff petitions with the PSC by October 1, 2026.

The law also addresses curtailment and interruption of service when necessary to maintain grid stability, limit broader outages, or protect public safety. The next phase will therefore occur through PSC proceedings implementing the statutory requirements. For utility counsel, developers, and large-load customers, those proceedings will help determine the economic and service conditions under which qualifying facilities connect to and receive electric service.