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 a 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
• 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 services include information and personal advice on efficiency options as well as inspection of your home's air conditioning duct system and efficiency upgrades.

• 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.
• BuildSmart Consultation - Your FPL energy expert provides information and advice on a flexible set of efficiency improvements for your home.
• Energy Calculations - FPL will calculate future energy savings to ensure your home is more efficient than Florida's building code requires. We'll let you know how much you can expect to save in the years to come.
• Inspection - FPL inspects every BuildSmart home to verify that energy upgrades are in place.
• FPL Certification - Once FPL's energy experts are satisfied, your home is certified as BuildSmart.

Learn more about BuildSmart

Want to know more?

• Contact the FPL BuildSmart energy expert nearest you and learn how you can BuildSmart right from the start.
• Review our list of Featured Homes and Builders.
• Find a BuildSmart builder.
• Visit Information for Builders.