The
holidays can be an expensive time of year with plenty of gift giving,
house guests and festive décor, making an impact on the wallet.
While FPL customers already have the lowest energy bills in the
state, the company is helping its customers make their bills even
lower with 10 Ways to Have an Energy Fit Holiday.
Juno
Beach, FL (November 28, 2012) -- The holidays can be an expensive
time of year with plenty of gift giving, house guests and festive
décor, making an impact on the wallet. While FPL
customers already have the lowest energy bills in the state, the
company is helping its customers make their bills even lower with 10
Ways to Have an Energy Fit Holiday.
"Getting
ready for the holidays can require a lot of energy, but most people
probably aren't thinking about the energy costs when it comes to
entertaining, gift buying and decorating," said Tim Fitzpatrick,
vice president of Marketing & Communication for FPL. "The
holidays are all about traditions, so by adding these
energy-efficient changes FPL customers can be energy fit for years to
come."
1.
Deck the halls with LEDs. When it comes to holiday lighting,
LED lights are the bright choice to get you more for your money. The
amount of power it takes to operate just one 7-watt incandescent
holiday bulb could power two 24-foot LED strings - enough to light a
six foot tree. Additionally, LED light strings last about 10 times
longer.
2.
Set time on your side. Set timers for your holiday displays to
turn off before bedtime so there is no need to burn the lights all
night long.
3.
Switch your non-holiday lights. Before overnight guests
arrive, switch out guest room and common area lighting to compact
fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Each CFL bulb you install will save
you about $50 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.
4.
Turn it off. Remind guests to turn off lights and fans when
they leave the room. Stopping one ceiling fan from running all the
time and turning at least one light off when you leave the room can
save you more than $7 a month on your electric bill.
5.
Stop peeking! Ovens lose a lot of heat when opened and require
significant energy to heat back up to the appropriate temperature.
Instead, when you have to sneak-a-peek, turn the oven light on and
look through the interior window.
6.
Choose glass or ceramic pans for the oven. These pans heat
faster than metal ones and allow you to set the temperature 25
degrees lower than a recipe suggests for the same cooking time.
7.
Don't forget your crock-pot. Use smaller appliances such as
crock-pots, microwaves and toaster ovens when possible. These can be
much more energy-efficient for side dishes or small meals.
8.
Select energy-efficient electronics. When it comes to buying
gifts for your loved ones, opt for a laptop computer over a desktop
computer. Laptop computers require 50 to 80 percent less power than a
desktop computer.
9.
Let the star be your guide. Look for the ENERGY STAR logo when
purchasing larger electronics or appliances. Newer ENERGY STAR models
meet stricter requirements and can save up to 40 percent on energy
over standard models.
10.
Give the gift of light. Use solar-powered pathway or security
lights for your home or as a gift to the person who loves being
outside in the evening.
For
more ways to get energy fit year-round take an Online Home Energy
Survey at http://www.FPL.com/energyfit.
About
Florida Power & Light Company
Florida
Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida
and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States.
FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading
employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The
company consistently outperforms national averages for service
reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A
clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and
one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities
nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. - based NextEra
Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit
http://www.FPL.com.
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