- Simple, low-cost to no-cost solutions will help customers
save on their electric bills this holiday season
ST.
PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida's "12 Days of Savings" offers a
schedule of suggested low-cost to no-cost energy efficiency tips to
help customers save on their electric bills and lower their energy
use this holiday season.
"The holidays are a time for gathering with family and loved
ones, which means our customers will inevitably use more energy,"
said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy
Florida state president. "With that in mind, we encourage customers
to use the simple solutions outlined in the '12 Days of Savings,'
which will increase their energy efficiency and help lower their
electric bills now and in the future."
The "12 Days of Savings" begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 3. Below are simple habit changes
and minor projects* that can be completed every day through
Saturday, Dec. 14.
*B-roll is available here for download.
- Tuesday, Dec. 3: Replace your air filter if needed,
and set a reminder to check it periodically to help your AC system
run more efficiently and last longer. Always follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
- Wednesday, Dec. 4: Change ceiling fan settings to
spin in a clockwise direction in the winter, which pushes warm air
back down into the room. Most fans have a switch that allows you to
reverse the motor.
- Thursday, Dec. 5: Turn off ceiling fans when you
leave the room. Leaving a fan on in an empty room is considered a
waste of energy.
- Friday, Dec. 6: Adjust your thermostat to the
lowest comfortable setting. The closer you match your thermostat to
outdoor temps, the lower you can make your bill. Even a couple
degrees makes it easier on your HVAC units and your wallet.
- Saturday, Dec. 7: Leave blinds and/or curtains open
during sunny winter days to allow the sun's rays to warm your home,
but close them at night to help with insulation.
- Sunday, Dec. 8: Caulk and
weatherstrip windows and doors and seal air leaks in ductwork – it
can save you 10% to 20% in heating costs.
- Monday, Dec. 9: Set your
water heater to 120 degrees or less. (Water heating is typically
the second-biggest user of energy in your home.)
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Insulate
the pipes extending from your water heater, using foam pipe
insulation on the first 6 feet for maximum savings.
- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Install low-flow showerheads to
save both electricity and water. (Showers can account for over half
of the hot water used in your home.)
- Thursday, Dec. 12: Check for cracks or
deterioration on your refrigerator door and replace worn seals
promptly. (Try the dollar bill test to check the seal – close the
door on a dollar bill and it should stay there without
falling.)
- Friday, Dec. 13: Replace your most frequently used
indoor incandescent lightbulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs.
ENERGY STAR® qualified LEDs, for example, use 75% less
energy and last up to 25 times longer than traditional bulbs.
- Saturday, Dec. 14: Replace outside lighting with
LED lightbulbs that have combined photosensors and motion
sensors.
Duke Energy Florida encourages residential customers to schedule
a free Home Energy Check (via phone, online or in home) and
identify additional ways to reduce their energy use and lower their
bills, while determining if they qualify for rebates and
free energy-saving products. Business customers can also schedule a
free online or on-site Business Energy Check to learn about energy
efficiency measures that may help them qualify for incentives.
For more information, please
visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a
subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy
capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential,
commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile
service area in Florida.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE:
DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of
America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric
utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky, and collectively own
54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities
serve 1.7 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition,
keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the
forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions
from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions
from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in
major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including
expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and
nuclear.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and the
Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy
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