The largest purveyor of electricity and political contributions, Florida Power and Light (FPL), is adamant about getting its way when it comes to laying out new transmission lines along US1 and Everglades National Park. So much so they now influence the Public Service Commission (PSC) to the point where all commissioners have a utilities background. Never mind a Governor that is a large recipient of FPL's campaign contributions. When former PSC chairwoman Nancy Argenziano resigned in the fall of 2010, she delivered a stinging criticism of the panel: "The PSC is a revolving door with the utilities it regulates" as reported by the Herald Tribune.
Now the inevitable is happening for FPL has strategically placed itself as a mover and shaker in politics whereby only friendly to utilities PSC commissioners are appointed so it's no wonder they feel embolden to discount and literally ignore the local municipalities and their elected leaders with their plan to install new transmission lines. It's up to the citizens of the affected cities and Kendall to rise up and be heard. 2014 is an election year and Governor Rick Scott wants to get elected badly even if he's not the most likable politician. If our local leaders play their cards right they might just get their way to this electrifying affair. Reference Links:
Herald Tribune - Analysis of Florida PSC
FPL’s plan to place transmission lines along U.S. 1 and the Everglades jolts several communities - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com
