(Juno Beach, FL, Wednesday, June 22, 2022) – Summer is here which means rising temperatures and using your air conditioner even more than you normally do! Coupled with the rising costs of everyday essentials, many are looking for ways to save. 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.

Sarah Gatewood, 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 BETWEEN THREE TO FIVE PERCENT ON MONTHLY COOLING COSTS. AND, LEAVING INTERIOR DOORS OPEN HELPS AIR CIRCULATE EFFICIENTLY. ALSO, REMEMBER THAT 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 TOOLS – LIKE OUR ENERGY MANAGER – MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO SEE THE WHEN, WHERE AND HOW OF YOUR HOME’S ENERGY USE, SHOWING YOU EXACTLY WHERE YOU CAN SAVE. YOU’LL ALSO GET PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS WITH SAVINGS THAT CAN ADD UP.

To learn more ways you can save on your next monthly energy bill, please visit FPL.com/TakeControl.