(Source: Business Wire)
Florida Power & Light Company (NYSE: FPL) is ranked No. 1 among electric
utilities nationwide in energy efficiency, and we're committed to
helping customers manage the energy they use every day. In celebration
of national Energy Awareness Month, FPL is issuing weekly "Money-Saving
Myth Busters" to educate customers about common, energy-related
misconceptions. Here's FPL's Money-Saving Myth Buster No. 4:
Myth: "Energy is cheaper in the
winter."
Fact: It is true that Floridians'
electric bills are generally lower during cooler months, but while your
heater may not be on all the time, heating your home is actually two to
three times more expensive than cooling it.
Living in Florida, many people aren't aware that heaters consume a lot
of energy. As the days get cooler, here are some important
energy-efficient, money-saving tips to keep in mind:
People often take longer showers in colder weather, which increases
water-heating costs. Install a low-flow showerhead to reduce the
amount of water you use, and try to keep showers to six minutes or
less.
On cool, sunny days, open blinds and curtains to let the sunlight help
warm your home.
If a ceiling fan has a switch to reverse the direction it spins, you
can operate the fan in the opposite direction at a low speed. This
will produce a gentle updraft, which moves warmer air downward into
the living space.
When heating, make sure to set your thermostat as low as comfort
permits. Each degree above 68 degrees adds 2-3 percent to the amount
of energy needed for heating.
If you tend to use your heating system often in the winter, schedule a
tune-up now to make sure it will be operating at maximum efficiency
during the coldest months.
Visit www.FPL.com
for more money-saving tips during Energy Awareness Month.
Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest electric utility in
Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United
States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a
leading employer in the state with nearly 11,000 employees. The company
consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while
customer bills are well below the national average. A clean energy
leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and the No. 1
energy efficiency program among utilities nationwide. FPL is a
subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE: FPL). For
more information, visit www.FPL.com.
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