Advocacy

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, AARP Florida released its 2025 legislative priorities, emphasizing the importance of accessible and affordable housing options for all ages, the need to enhance long-term services and supports, and increase consumer protections as top priorities for the AARP advocacy team and volunteers.

As your advocate, AARP Florida is committed to ensuring fair and reasonable rates for FPL customers, with a particular focus on protecting older adults on fixed incomes from excessive financial strain. We will keep consumers updated throughout this process.

For decades, Florida’s economy has thrived on the steady influx of older Americans choosing to retire in the Sunshine State. These individuals not only contribute to local economies by supporting businesses and generating tax revenue, but they also enrich our communities through countless volunteer hours, employment and entrepreneurial ventures.

With the 2024 general election quickly approaching, it is vital to remember voters 50+ play a significant role in determining election outcomes.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – AARP Florida acknowledges that the Office of Public Counsel (OPC), Duke Energy and other intervenors have filed a proposed settlement agreement regarding Duke’s proposed rate increase. As the Florida Public Service Commission reviews the proposal, AARP Florida emphasizes the importance of listening to Duke customers.

AARP volunteers are working across the state to educate Floridians on how and where to vote in the state primary, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and the general election, on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals

Florida está ampliando un programa de subvenciones estatales para ayudar a más personas a mejorar sus viviendas para evitar daños causados ​​por huracanes y reducir las primas de seguros.

Florida is expanding a state grant program to help more people upgrade their homes to prevent damage from hurricanes and reduce insurance premiums.

TECO is asking for a total base rate increase of $467.7 million for residential consumers through 2027. Over three years, the total revenue raised from the rate increases would be between $1.14 billion and $1.23 billion. It's unjust that our hard-earned money, meant to cover essential services like electricity, is being used for lobbying efforts that serve the interests of utility companies.