FPL | Save more than $250 a year on your energy costs
 

Many things can affect the amount of your electric bill each month. To save money, you’ll want to pay close attention to big energy users in your home and make adjustments to your habits that can help you save hundreds of dollars in energy costs.

Typically, the five biggest energy users for Floridians are:

  1. Air conditioner
  2. Pool pump
  3. Water heater
  4. Lighting
  5. Clothes dryer

Save more than $250 a year with these energy reducing tips:

  • You can cut your hot water usage by replacing old showerheads with water-efficient models.
    • This swap could save you up to $80 a year on energy costs.
  • Try reducing your water heater temperature by 20 degrees.
    • Lowering from 140 degrees to 120 degrees can save you about $60 a year.
  • Be sure to turn off the fan when leaving a room.
    • Stopping one ceiling fan from running all the time could save you about $85 annually on energy costs.
  • When using your washing machine, use cold water instead of hot.
    • It could save you about $40 a year.
  • Upgrade to an Energy Star-rated computer and monitor.
    • This energy saver can keep about $20 a year in your pocket.
  • Enroll in our FPL On Call Program.
    • We can help you save up to $137 a year.

For energy efficiency tips on specific appliances, see FPL’s Information and Resources section.