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F O R Y O U R H O M E & FA M I LY
99% less
foreign oil
Making tomorrow
better for all of us
Made in America. It makes us all walk a little taller and
stand a little prouder. That’s why we’re always working
to make Florida more energy independent by reducing
our use of foreign oil by more than 99 percent – more
than 40 million barrels a year down to less than
350,000. In its place, we’re using clean, U.S.-produced
natural gas and our state’s very own sunshine.
In fact, on every sunny day, we’re producing electricity
for your family from three solar energy centers
throughout Florida. And, we’re combining it with
affordable natural gas to make sure you have clean
energy around the clock. See how we’re changing
Florida’s energy today for a better tomorrow:
FPL.com/America
FPL bills are getting
even lower
A 1,000-kWh FPL electric bill is already about
7 percent lower than it was five years ago, and
now it’s about to get even lower. In fact, pending
regulatory approval, our typical customer is expected
to save nearly $2 a month starting in January.
Calculate your savings:
FPL.com/lowerbills
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Bill
Tools to help you save
We offer several programs that can help you save energy and money.
Here are just a few of those services, which are available to you by
visiting FPL.com/inhome or calling 1-800-DIAL-FPL (1-800-342-5375):
»» Walk-through audit: In this free evaluation, our energy expert will
visit your home, identifying energy-saving opportunities and rebates
available to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
»» Computer-assisted audit: In a more detailed evaluation costing
$15, we’ll also estimate potential savings, installation costs and the
payback period of each recommendation.
A Building Energy Rating System survey is also available. It rates
your home according to the current Florida energy-efficiency code
requirements for new home construction and may help you qualify for
improved mortgage options or increase your home’s resale value. New
or existing homes can apply for a Class 1 or 2 rating survey, which
involves an on-site inspection. The cost for homes up to 2,000 square
feet* is $480, or $555 with an air-conditioning duct leakage test, which
includes one handler. Add $35 for each additional handler. At a cost of
$75, the Class 3 rating option is for new construction only and is based
on site plans and construction documents.
*Note: For Class 1 and 2 surveys, there is an additional charge of 8 cents per square foot for
homes greater than 2,000 square feet, or 3 cents per square foot for a Class 3 survey.
Stay safe,
stay far away
Don’t forget, always stay more
than 10 feet away from power
lines. If you see a power line that
is down or looks hazardous, call
911. Learn more safety tips at:
FPL.com/safety
Ask the
Energy
Expert
Q
Does it cost more to run a
refrigerator in the garage
due to higher temperatures?
-D
iane W. from Boynton Beach
A
That is a great question.
Yes, a refrigerator in a
garage can cost a little more
to run. See what causes the
difference at:
FPLblog.com/refrigerator
Success story:
How to make your
dollars stretch further
FPL’s typical residential bills are
already the lowest in the state,
but we strive to help customers
save even more. Learn how
former New Yorker Jim P. is
using our tools to take control
of his energy use now that he’s
made the Sunshine State his
permanent home. Find out his
secret to saving at:
FPLblog.com/startsaving
Did you know?
We use mostly Americanproduced clean fuel sources
to generate the electricity you
use to power your home.
Natural Gas
66.1%
Fuel mix
& purchased
power
Give the gift of light for Thanksgiving
For a few dollars a day, you can
help a family in crisis keep their
lights on. Learn how you can help
by signing up for Care to Share:
Solar
0.1%
Oil
0.3%
FPL.com/care
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Coal
4.2%
Nuclear
22.2%
Purchased
Power
7.1%
Sources of electricity generation for the
12 months that ended on Aug. 31, 2014
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FPL Energy News is published by
Florida Power & Light Company
P.O. Box 14000, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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