(Juno Beach, FL, Wednesday, July 6, 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 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 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. CLEANING OR REPLACING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER FILTER EVERY MONTH HELPS YOUR UNIT COOL EFFICIENTLY. PLUS, DON’T FORGET TO CLOSE SHADES, BLINDS, AND DRAPES TO KEEP THE SUN’S HEAT OUT.

To learn more ways to save energy and understand your energy use, check out FPL’s smart, free and easy to use online tool – the Energy Checkup. Visit FPL.com/WaystoSave to learn more.