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ENERGY NOTES | NOVEMBER 2015
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Delivering lower bills by investing in efficiency Just like you, we believe electricity should be affordable, reliable and clean. That’s why we’re replacing older, inefficient power plants with new ones like the FPL Port Everglades Next Generation Clean Energy Center. It’s under construction now and will begin powering homes and businesses across Florida next year using cleaner, low-cost American natural gas.
By making smart investments and driving down the amount of fuel we use to generate electricity, we’re cutting carbon emissions and producing savings for you. Today, our typical business bills are lower than the national average, and in 2016, we’re planning to reduce rates again. Learn more about your 2016 electric bill:
FPL.com/lowerbusinessbills
Small trees less than 20 feet tall
and shrubs may be planted adjacent
to neighborhood power lines.
2-6%
DOWN
IN JANUARYFPL BUSINESS RATES GOING
Stay safe around power lines » Plant only small tree species
or shrubs near power lines
» Keep medium and large trees, including palms, at a safe distance
» Always keep transformers clear of vegetation
» Never attempt to trim vegetation near power lines
Get more safety tips: FPL.com/trees
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ENERGY NOTES | NOVEMBER 2015
FPL Energy Notes is published by Florida Power & Light Company P.O. Box 14000, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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Energy Answers
Q How much energy does a break room TV use? - Lisa M. from Ft. Myers
A Assuming it’s a 50 watt TV, and it’s on 12 hours per day, 5 days per
week at 10 cents per kWh, then it comes to just $16 per year.
Continue reading the full column online: FPL.com/bizanswers
Affordable, clean fuelsWe use mostly American-produced clean fuel sources to generate the electricity you use to power your business.
Purchased Power 6.5%
Solar0.1%
Coal 4.1%
Oil 0.3%
Sources of electricity generation for the 12 months that ended on Aug. 31, 2015
Nuclear22.7%
Natural Gas66.3%
Fuel mix & purchased
power
Low FPL bills deliver big boost to small businesses Our low bills are helping to fuel small businesses, like yours, across the state. Help do your part on Nov. 28 by shopping local on Small Business Saturday. Learn more: FPLBlog.com/shoplocal
Protect yourself from scammers The first step in protecting yourself and your business from scammers this holiday season is recognizing suspicious activity. Remember, FPL will never call and demand your credit card information. Learn how to protect yourself: FPL.com/protect
Hours have changed for the time-of-use rate To maximize savings, change timers and operation of equipment to reflect winter hours:
Monday through Friday, 6 – 10 a.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
FPL.com/TOU
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6 p.
m. –
3 p.m.*
3 p.m. –
6 p.
m.*
ON − PEAK
Wintertime-of-use hours
Nov. 1 to March 31Excludes weekends, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
* Monday – Friday
Summertime-of-use rate
April 1 to Oct. 31Excludes weekends, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day
* Monday – Friday
Seasonaltime-of-use rate
June 1 to Sept. 30Excludes weekends, Independence Day and Labor Day
* Monday – Friday
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6 p.
m. –
3 p.m.*
3 p.m. –
6 p.
m.*
ON − PEAK
Wintertime-of-use hours
Nov. 1 to March 31Excludes weekends, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
* Monday – Friday
Summertime-of-use rate
April 1 to Oct. 31Excludes weekends, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day
* Monday – Friday
Seasonaltime-of-use rate
June 1 to Sept. 30Excludes weekends, Independence Day and Labor Day
* Monday – Friday
Lighting up the holidays for less Decorating your business for the holidays doesn’t have to break the bank. LED lights use 10 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, and they last about 10 times longer. You can also stretch your dollar by: » Using solar-powered
outdoor lights » Setting timers so lights turn
off when you close » Using wreaths and ribbons
to save energy
Get more money-saving tips: FPL.com/bizholidaylights
ss
6 p.
m. –
3 p.m.*
3 p.m. –
6 p.
m.*
ON − PEAK
Wintertime-of-use hours
Nov. 1 to March 31Excludes weekends, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
* Monday – Friday
Summertime-of-use rate
April 1 to Oct. 31Excludes weekends, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day
* Monday – Friday
Seasonaltime-of-use rate
June 1 to Sept. 30Excludes weekends, Independence Day and Labor Day
* Monday – Friday