For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence, Florida Power & Light offers free online resources.
Using less electricity helps save money on utilities fees.
FPL Rebates
Air-conditioning rebate of $150 for energy efficient units and following the program requirements
Ceiling insulation rebate of $220 for eligible projects
FPL Tips
- Turn off your overhead fan when you leave a room for potential savings of up to $85 per year, per fan.
- Ensure a tight seal is around your refrigerator door.
- Limit pool pump use to six hours a day or fewer in summer and four hours or fewer in winter. A variable-speed pool pump saves about
$300 a year. Consider an energy efficient pool heater or a pool blanket. - Reduce temperature on your water heater. Lowering by 10 degrees potentially saves 3 percent to 5 percent on water heating expenses.
- Raise your thermostat to 78 degrees in summer. You'll save 5 percent on cooling costs for each degree upward.
- Replace old worn-out cookware. Flat-bottomed cookware offers better contact with heating
elements, and likely requires less energy.
FPL free online resources include
- Tips, programs & rebates
- Interactive home with information & ideas for saving energy in each room
- Shopping information & ideas for efficient use of water heaters, home office equipment, lighting & other items in your home
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Useful Resources
- Free paper shredding at Office Depot & OfficeMax
- Broward Sheriff's Office offers free shredding & prescription disposal
- Free homework help from libraries
- Free exams from Health Van in Hollywood
- Public upscaling workshops & clothing swap, free with RSVP, Miami
- Free food distributions & resources
- $5 entry to Orchids & Arts Festival, Miami Beach
- Get a free book every month for your kids
- Boynton Beach announces on-demand Coastal Cruiser transport
- ACP low-cost Internet service set to expire end of April