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As companies expand and relocate to Florida, the state stays competitive by continuously increasing its capacity to support new businesses and new residents. Florida's electric utilities, gas utilities, water and waste disposal systems, and telecommunications infrastructure grow as Florida grows.

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Florida is the fourth largest generator of electricity in the United States, with more than 40,000 MW of generating capacity. Power is an essential consideration when looking at relocation or expansion, and for some firms engaged in intensive manufactu

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