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On average, August is the hottest month of the year in the Sunshine State. Considering cooling makes up approximately 60 percent of energy bills, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) wants to help customers keep their bills as low as possible with tips and resources.
Tips to save on some of the biggest home energy drivers:
• FPL offers a full suite of free, energy-savings tools including the new House of Savings Challenge, where customers can play along with FPL Energy Expert, Maria, and energy robot, Saver, to learn easy to implement tips to lower energy costs.
• When washing the laundry, use the cold water setting to save up to cents per load. When drying never overload the machine and always remember to clean the filter. About 90 percent of the energy used to do laundry comes from heating the dryer.
• Set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature between 75 and 78 degrees, and remember that for every degree above 75, you can save 3-5 percent on your monthly cooling costs.
• Phantom energy users, like electronics that are “off” but still plugged in, can account for up to 5-10 percent of electricity usage in your home. If you aren’t actively using the appliances throughout your home – such as air fryers, gaming consoles, or standing fans – unplug them.
• Your water heater is usually the second-largest energy user in your home. Lower the water heater temperature from 140 to 120 degrees to save 3 to 5 percent on your energy costs and you’ll still have plenty of hot water.
FPL’s newest tool: In the new House of Savings Challenge, players are led on a mission to get a home’s energy usage back on track by solving challenges and answering energy-related questions. Those who answer the most questions correctly in the shortest time can become eligible to win a House of Savings DIY energy-saving kit to help make their home more efficient or to donate their prize to FPL’s Care To Share program, dedicated to helping fellow Floridians in need.
Next steps and energy-saving tips: For more tips and resources, customers can go to FPL.com/WaystoSave to access FPL’s free tools like the Energy Manager, information on FPL’s energy-saving programs and rebates and FPL.com/HouseofSavings to access the House of Savings Challenge.
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