(Juno Beach, FL, Friday, June 18, 2021) – Summer is here which means rising temperatures and using your air conditioner even more than you normally do! As Floridians try to find ways to stay cool, Florida Power & Light Company shares easy no-cost and low-cost strategies to help save energy and money all summer long.

Barbara Thompson, Florida Power & Light Company spokesperson, has a few energy-saving tips.

SOUNDBITE #1:

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. AND,  LEAVING INTERIOR DOORS OPEN HELPS AIR CIRCULATE EFFICIENTLY. ALSO, REMEMBER FANS COOL PEOPLE, NOT ROOMS! DON’T FORGET TO TURN OFF THE FAN WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM.

SOUNDBITE #2:

COOLING YOUR HOME DURING THESE HOT SUMMER MONTHS IS THE LARGEST DRIVER OF ENERGY BILLS. SMART, FREE AND EASY TO USE TECHNOLOGY – LIKE  OUR APP, ENERGY DASHBOARD AND ENERGY ANALYZER – MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO SEE YOUR ACTUAL USAGE AND SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHERE YOU CAN SAVE. YOU’LL ALSO GET PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS WITH SAVINGS THAT CAN ADD UP.

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