Customers of Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest power provider, will see their monthly bills rise next year to help cover restoration costs from the 2024 hurricane season.

Florida Power and Light customers can expect their average monthly bills to increase by $12 starting in January. The hike comes as part of a $1.2 billion recovery package approved by the Florida Public Service Commission to cover restoration costs from hurricanes Helene,

Under FPL's proposal approved Tuesday, customers in the traditional service area who use 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity would see their monthly bills go from the current $121.19 a month to $133.99 in January. Customers in the Northwest Florida area would see their bills go from the current $135.38 to $143.45, according to the utility.