Presented by Florida Power & Light
Winter is upon us, and Florida has already been experiencing a colder-than-usual season. Last year’s low temperatures and snowfall also proved just how unpredictable Florida’s winter weather can be.
These cold snaps can have a real impact on your bill, as heating uses two to three times more energy than cooling.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is sharing the following tips, tools, and resources to help residents prepare and avoid a spike in their energy bill.
Top Winter Energy-Saving Tips:
- Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower, as every degree below 68 saves you 5% on heating costs.
- Avoid raising your thermostat by more than two degrees at a time to prevent accidentally turning on your system’s auxiliary heating, which can add up to $15 per day* if used more than 12 hours a day.
- Use electric blankets or space heaters to keep warm. Just remember to turn them off before you leave the room and keep children and pets at least three feet away.
- Install a reusable furnace filter whistle, which easily attaches to a new heat pump or furnace and alerts you once the filter becomes 50% full and is ready to replace.
- Reverse the setting on your ceiling fan to push warmer air down. Just remember to turn it off when you leave the room to save $7 a month.
- Seal doors and windows to keep warm air in.
*Based on 7.5 kW strip heat running 12–16 hours a day.
FPL Savings Tool
In the new winter edition of the House of Savings launching on Jan. 5, players are led on a virtual home tour to spot energy saving opportunities by interacting with items like the thermostat or fridge.
Those who answer the most questions correctly in the shortest time can become eligible to win an energy-efficient prize box to help make their home more efficient this winter. Options include:
- Kitchen: Air Fryer, Electric Kettle, Draft Stopper
- Outdoor: Outdoor Timer Outlet, Outdoor LED Lights, Space Heater
For more tips, programs, resources and rebates, customers can go to FPL.com/WaystoSave, where they can access FPL’s savings tools like the Energy Manager and House of Savings.
