(Juno Beach, FL, Wednesday, July 24, 2019) – With temperatures rising, your air conditioner is working harder to keep your home cool, which could increase your energy bill. To help keep your bill low, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is introducing its new Energy Analyzer. This tool provides an itemized breakdown by appliance of your energy use and offers simple energy-saving tips so you can get ahead of the heat this summer.

Tyler Mauldin, spokesperson, has a few energy-saving tips and ways you can discover how your home uses energy.

SOUNDBITE #1:

WITH KIDS HOME FOR THE SUMMER, THAT MEANS MORE LAUNDRY, SHOWERS AND COOKING. THIS TOOL PUTS YOU IN CHARGE AND MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO SEE YOUR ACTUAL USAGE AND EXACTLY WHERE YOU CAN SAVE. YOU’LL KNOW WHAT COOLING AND RUNNING MAJOR APPLIANCES IN YOUR HOME ARE COSTING YOU, AND IT WILL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS PERSONALIZED TO YOU WITH SAVINGS THAT CAN ADD UP.

SOUNDBITE #2:

YOU CAN REDUCE YOUR ENERGY USE BY MAKING SIMPLE CHANGES. FOR EXAMPLE, AIR CONDITIONING IS THE LARGEST DRIVER OF ENERGY BILLS. EVERY DEGREE YOU RAISE YOUR THERMOSTAT CAN HELP YOU SAVE UP TO FIVE PERCENT ON MONTHLY COOLING COSTS. ALSO, CONSIDER GRILLING OUTSIDE INSTEAD OF USING THE OVEN OR STOVE TO KEEP YOUR KITCHEN COOL. THESE SIMPLE TIPS CAN HELP KEEP YOUR BILL LOW ALL SUMMER LONG, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

For more personalized tips based on your actual energy usage, visit FPL.com/TakeControl.