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The group Floridians Against Rate Increases (FAIR), which was formed earlier this year to oppose FPL’s requested four-year rate plan, on Monday filed a notice of administrative appeal that by law must be heard by the state Supreme Court.

It's an effort to boost solar energy and continue shifting away from using coal to fuel power plants.

Attorneys for groups challenging a proposed settlement that Florida Power & Light reached with consumer and business representatives to raise base electric rates and add solar energy told state regulators Monday that the requested increase is more than the company needs as Floridians continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.