BuildSmart -
Built to a Higher Standard
Is the home you're planning to build really energy efficient?
All new Florida homes are built to comply with the state building
code. But codes merely set the minimum requirements for any home.
FPL BuildSmart® offers the higher standard in new home energy efficiency.
By choosing FPL's BuildSmart standard, you'll save energy, money
and more.
BuildSmart is FPL's energy efficient new home certification program.
Because your home is a long-term investment, making the right
decisions up front is crucial, especially where energy is concerned.
The standard you choose today determines what you will pay to run
your home for years to come:
- BuildSmart homes are certified by FPL to be built to a higher
standard of energy efficiency.
- BuildSmart homes save up to 30% on energy bills, compared
to homes that simply comply with the Florida building code.
- FPL's energy experts partner with your builder to plan, inspect
and even test your new home's energy-using systems.
BuildSmart benefits: Savings and more
FPL BuildSmart upgrades pay you back every month. A BuildSmart
home can save you up to 30% or more on your monthly energy bills
- but that's just the beginning.
BuildSmart homebuyers
- receive lower energy bills, with average annual savings of
$250 or more
- experience greater comfort and cleaner indoor air with high-performance
cooling and heating systems and sealed air ducts
- conserve Florida's natural resources and
- get peace of mind knowing FPL has inspected and certified
their new home.
Customized energy efficiency
FPL's energy experts work with you and your builder to find the
efficiency upgrades that fit your budget and lifestyle. Choose
simple upgrades - or go high tech. Options can include
- high efficiency A/C systems
- sealed A/C duct systems
- programmable thermostats
- upgraded ceiling insulation and
- radiant barriers.
FPL is with you from start to finish
From reviewing plans to moving day, BuildSmart homebuyers enjoy
the support of FPL's energy experts. FPL provides information and
personal advice on efficiency options, performance testing of your
home's air duct system and inspection of your home's efficiency
upgrades.
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Blueprint for Success
- FPL's energy experts start
by reviewing your house plans. We'll identify options that can
save you money for years to come.
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BuildSmart Consultation
- Your FPL energy expert provides
information and advice on a flexible set of efficiency improvements
for your home.
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Energy Calculations
- FPL will calculate future energy
savings to ensure your home is up to 30% more energy
efficient than Florida's building code requires. We'll let you
know how much you can expect to save in the years to come.
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Inspection
- FPL inspects every BuildSmart home. FPL
energy experts perform a rigorous leak detection test of the
air conditioning duct system and verify that energy upgrades
are in place.
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FPL Certification
- Once FPL's energy experts
are satisfied, your home is certified as an energy-efficient BuildSmart home.
Learn more about BuildSmart
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