Working on a county courthouse audit in Florida and FPL has them on a standard commercial rate. Shouldn't government buildings qualify for special municipal rates? The monthly bills are running $12,000-15,000 for a 3-story building with typical office loads.
County courthouse - government rate eligibility
Yes, absolutely check the municipal rate schedules. FPL has specific government rates that usually offer better demand charge structures. You'll need documentation proving it's county-owned though - sometimes the ownership gets muddy with leased buildings.
Good catch Dolores. Will verify the ownership documentation. These government audits can be tricky because of all the bureaucracy, but the savings potential is usually worth it.
Howard's right about the paperwork. Government facilities often get overlooked for rate optimization because the procurement process is so slow. But once you get them on the right rate, it's steady business - they rarely switch auditors.