Adding insulation increases energy efficiency

Adding insulation to your home can reduce heating and cooling costs. Homes built after 1982 are required to have R-19 insulation, which is the level we recommend. However, if your home was built before 1982, you may benefit from adding insulation. Installing additional insulation:

  • Keeps unwanted heat out
  • Reduces the workload of your cooling system
  • Can result in additional savings on your electric bill

Do I need to add insulation?

The best way to determine if your insulation is at the recommended level is by age.

To be certain that you need to add insulation, go into your attic with a ruler and measure the depth of the insulation at the attic entry. Remember to use safety precautions when climbing the ladder. Compare your measurements using the chart below to determine if additional insulation is needed.

Ceiling insulation rebates

An FPL Energy Expert can measure your home's insulation levels and determine if you're eligible for a rebate, and if so, what that amount will be. You can redeem your FPL incentive through any Participating Independent Contractor (PIC)*. Schedule your home energy survey online today or call 1-800-DIAL-FPL (1-800-342-5375).  

        

*The list of participating independent contractors (PICs) is a compilation of businesses that have agreed to comply with FPL's Program Standards, and is not a recommendation by FPL of a particular independent contractor. The decision to select, hire and the management of the participating independent contractor is the sole responsibility of the FPL customer. THE PIC IS NOT AN AGENT OF, OR JOINT VENTURER WITH, AND IS NOT EMPLOYED BY, AND DOES NOT WORK FOR, FPL; AS SUCH, THE PICS ARE NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OR SUPERVISION OF FPL BUT RATHER ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. FPL DOES NOT MAKE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY, GUARANTEE, OR PROMISE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY SAVINGS TO BE ACHIEVED, THE SUITABILITY OR QUALITY OF MATERIALS TO BE INSTALLED BY, OR THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PARTICIPATING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SELECTED AND HIRED BY THE FPL CUSTOMER.