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Consumer Bulletins by Chairman Matthew M. Carter II

Recycling Makes Energy $ense Available in English (PDF file size = 474KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 24KB)
Help is Available to Curb Rising Utility Bills Available in English (PDF file size = 508KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 30KB)
Is Your Family Prepared? Don't Be Caught Off-Guard This Hurricane Season Available in English (PDF file size = 121KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 122KB)
Net Metering Promotes Renewable Technology in Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 122KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 30KB)
Protecting Consumer's Pocketbooks by Conserving Water and Electricity Available in English (PDF file size = 103KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 529KB)
Digital Television is coming: Will you be ready? Available in English (PDF file size = 125KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 121KB) (Vol 3, No 1, 2008)
Strengthening Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 91KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 115KB) (Vol 2, No 3, 2007)
Advancing Renewable Power Generation in Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 101KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 89KB) (Vol 2, No 2, 2007)
Know Your Public Service Commission - What We Do Available in English (PDF file size = 92KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 76KB) (Vol 2, No 1, 2007)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Available in English (PDF file size = 112KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 33KB) (Vol 1, No 8, 2006)
Fuel Adjustments - The Cost of Fuel Available in English (PDF file size = 89KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 21KB) (Vol 1, No 7, 2006)
Energy Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 110KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 29KB) (Vol 1, No 6, 2006)
Consumer Outreach Available in English (PDF file size = 105KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 110KB) (Vol 1, No 5, 2006)
Water Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 116KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 28KB) (Vol 1, No 4, 2006)
Hurricane Season is Here: How Prepared are You? Available in English (PDF file size = 96KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 95KB) (Vol 1, No 3, 2006)
Link-Up Florida and Lifeline Assistance Programs Available in English (PDF file size = 96KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 86KB) (Vol 1, No 2, 2006)
Where to Find Help in Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 126KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 118KB) (Vol 1, No 1, 2006)

Consumer Bulletins by Commissioner Lisa Polak Edgar

Prepaid Calling Cards Available in English (PDF file size = 504KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 506KB) (January 2006)

Consumer Bulletins by Former Commissioner Braulio L. Baez

Peak Shifting Available in English (PDF file size = 94KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 105KB) (November 2005)
How Electric Reliability Is Measured Available in English (PDF file size = 478KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 483KB) (October 2005)
Residential Water Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 504KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 504KB) (September 2005)
Underground Electric Utilities Available in English (PDF file size = 520KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 508KB) (August 2005)
Cramming Available in English (PDF file size = 522KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 529KB) (July 2005)
SlammingAvailable in English (PDF file size = 491KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 484KB) (June 2005)
Hurricane Season Is Here Available in English (PDF file size = 498KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 488KB) (May 2005)
The Electric System Available in English (PDF file size = 479KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 507KB) (April 2005)
An Overview of the Florida Public Service CommissionAvailable in English (PDF file size = 509KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 507KB) (March 2005)
N11 Codes Available in English (PDF file size = 488KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 490KB) (Febrary 2005)
Phone Bill 101 Available in English (PDF file size = 489KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 499KB) (January 2005)
An Overview of VOIPAvailable in English (PDF file size = 474KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 477KB) (December 2004)
Fuel Diversity in Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 486KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 490KB) (November 2004)
An Overview of How Area Codes Are Implemented Available in English (PDF file size = 498KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 500KB) (October 2004)
Green Power and Green Pricing Available in English (PDF file size = 478KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 480KB) (September 2004)
An Overview of the Telecommunications Relay System Available in English (PDF file size = 485KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 487KB) (August 2004)
How Utility Rates Are Set Available in English (PDF file size = 478KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 480KB) (July 2004)
Fuel Price Hedging Available in English (PDF file size = 492KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 497KB) (June 2004)
Choosing a Local Toll CompanyAvailable in English (PDF file size = 115KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 500KB) (May 2004)
Fuel Price Adjustments Available in English (PDF file size = 522KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 508KB) (April 2004)
Power Outages Available in English (PDF file size = 496KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 500KB) (March 2004)
Number Portability Available in English (PDF file size = 488KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 488KB) (Febrary 2004)
Natural Gas Conservation: The Time Is Now Available in English (PDF file size = 486KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 486KB) (January 2004)

Consumer Bulletins by Former Commissioner Lila A. Jaber

Understanding Bundled Services Available in English (PDF file size = 544KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 539KB) (December 2003)
Understanding Water Conservation is a Priority Available in English (PDF file size = 513KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 525KB) (October 2003)
Understanding Current Diversion and Its Risks Available in English (PDF file size = 495KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 495KB) (September 2003)
Using 10-10 Dial-Around Numbers Available in English (PDF file size = 495KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 486KB) (August 2003)
Finding Help with Energy Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 533KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 484KB) (July 2003)
The PSC's Division of Consumer Affairs Available in English (PDF file size = 533KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 484KB) (April 2003)
Tree Trimming Available in English (PDF file size = 533KB) and Spanish (PDF file size = 528KB) (March 2003)
Prepaid Calling Cards Available in English (PDF file size = 121KB) (February 2003)
Long Distance Carrier Available in English (PDF file size = 74KB) (January 2003)
E-Payments Available in English (PDF file size = 99KB) (December 2002)
Effective Complaining Available in English (PDF file size = 98KB) (November 2002)
Water Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 42KB) (September 2002)
Energy Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 1258KB) (August 2002)
Lifeline Assistance & Link-Up Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 112KB) (May 2002)

Consumer Bulletins by Former Commissioner E. Leon Jacobs, Jr.

Identity Theft Available in English (PDF file size = 40KB) (November 2001)
Prepaid Phone Cards Available in English (PDF file size = 46KB) (August 2001)
Hurricane Season Available in English (PDF file size = 35KB) (May 2001)
Privacy Available in English (PDF file size = 142KB) (May 2001)
Detariffing Available in English (PDF file size = 52KB) (March 2001)
The Rising Cost of Natural Gas and Electricity Available in English (PDF file size = 89KB) (Febrary 2001)
The Digital Divide Available in English (PDF file size = 59KB) (January 2001)
How To Better Understand Your Telephone Bill Available in English (PDF file size = 66KB) (November 2000)
Electric Safety Available in English (PDF file size = 351KB) (October 2000)
Energy Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 265KB) (September 2000)
The New Telecommunications Marketplace Available in English (PDF file size = 50KB) (August 2000)
Water Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 80KB) (August 2000)
Hurricane Tips-Are You Prepared? Available in English (PDF file size = 265KB) (July 2000)
How to Avoid Telecommunications Fraud Available in English (PDF file size = 88KB) (June 2000)
Cramming Rules Available in English (PDF file size = 82KB) (May 2000)
An Overview of the PSC's Division of Consumer Affairs Available in English (PDF file size = 106KB) (April 2000)
Communicating With Your Utility Available in English (PDF file size = 143KB) (March 2000)
Lifeline Assistance Program and Link-Up Florida Available in English (PDF file size = 203KB) (Febrary 2000)
An Overview of the Public Service Commission Available in English (PDF file size = 123KB) (January 2000)
The Introduction and Y2K Readiness Available in English (PDF file size = 115KB) (December 1999)

Consumer Bulletins by Former Commissioner Julia Johnson

Commissioner Johnson's Farewell Column Available in English
Hurricane Season Preparation Available in English (PDF file size = 52KB) (August 1999)
Water Conservation Available in English (PDF file size = 28KB) (July 1999)
Electric Safety Available in English (PDF file size = 41KB) (June 1999)
Choosing a Long Distance Plan Available in English (PDF file size = 115KB) (May 1999)
Y2K Preparations Available in English (PDF file size = 121KB) (April 1999)
10-10 Dial-Around Numbers Available in English (PDF file size = 65KB) (March 1999)
Changes in Florida's Area Codes Available in English (PDF file size = 36KB) (February 1999)