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Save money with a Business Energy Evaluation.....2 Always call before you dig.....................................2 Help for restaurants to manage energy costs.........3 Need a speaker for your next meeting? ................4
Savings on your January bill There are some changes to your bill in January – all of them savings – that were recently approved by the Florida Public Service Commission. One-time fuel credit – You will receive a one-time fuel charge credit on your January 2010 bill, which appears as a line item called “Fuel credit.” The exact credit is calculated based on your actual kilowatt-hour usage in the January bill. While the amount of the fuel-charge credit normally would have been spread over the course of 12 months, in this case it will all be credited in January. “Customers are seeing the benefit not only of lower fuel prices but also our investments in modern, more fuel-efficient power plants,” said FPL President and CEO Armando Olivera. FPL does not make a profit on the fuel it purchases to produce electricity. For more information, visit www.FPL.com/fuelrebate. Fuel adjustment – The fuel charge on 2010 business electric bills is lower, reflecting lower fuel prices and fuel savings associated with FPL’s investments in modern, more-efficient power plants. Go to www.FPL.com/rates for more detailed information. Non-fuel recovery clauses adjustment – The non-fuel clauses also are lower in 2010. These include the costs of conservation and environmental compliance programs as a general cost of producing electricity and delivering it to your business. Go to www.FPL.com/rates for more detailed information. Energy notes | January 2010
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Save money with a Business Energy Evaluation Now more than ever, knowing where your company’s energy dollars are going and how to spend less is a must. FPL’s Business Energy Evaluation will identify ways for your business to improve energy efficiency. An FPL energy expert will visit your facility to conduct a comprehensive review of your energy use. This evaluation will help you make informed decisions that can save you money. Call 1-800-FPL-5566 to make an appointment. Looking for an even quicker way to reduce operating costs? FPL’s Online Business Energy Evaluation is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for qualified customers. You can complete the survey in minutes at your convenience to get immediate energysaving recommendations. Simply go to www.FPL.com/OBEE to get started.
Always call before you dig Smart digging means knowing where underground utility lines are buried before you dig. This helps protect you and your employees from injury and reduces the risk of damaging underground facilities. To avoid potential injuries, costly repairs and construction delays, be sure to call Sunshine State One Call of Florida at 811 or 1-800-432-4770 at least two business days before any excavation work as required by Florida statute. Visit www.callsunshine.com for more information on this free service.
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January 2010 | Energy notes
Help for restaurants to manage energy costs Restaurants, like so many other businesses, are looking for new ways to save money in these challenging economic times. Energy efficiency is a great place to start. In a typical Florida restaurant, air conditioning, cooking and refrigeration represent nearly 80 percent of energy consumption. Implementing these quick no- and lowcost solutions can help reduce energy usage. »» Install occupancy sensors in walk-in coolers and storage areas »» Keep refrigeration units set at the proper temperature, but no cooler than necessary »» Change A/C filters monthly »» Balance and clean the hood range For energy-saving tips specific to your business, sign up for a free Business Energy
Energy notes | January 2010
Evaluation at www.FPL.com/bee or call 1-800-FPL-5566.
Energy consumption in Florida restaurants* Cooling
30%
Cooking
19%
Refrigeration
21%
Lighting
17%
Ventilation
7%
Water Heating
3%
Miscellaneous
3%
* Includes sit-down restaurants, fast-food outlets, taverns and nightclubs.
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Need a speaker for your next meeting? Ever wondered how to get rebates for buying energy-efficient products? Not sure how to implement a storm plan for your business? FPL speakers are happy to share this information and more with your trade group, business association or nonprofit organization. Available topics include: »» How FPL is investing in clean, diverse sources of energy to provide affordable, reliable, clean energy solutions »» How business customers can take control of their energy use »» Steps to weather hurricanes and severe weather safely »» Our line-clearing practices and Right Tree, Right Place program Visit www.FPL.com/seminars to learn more about this free service or to request a speaker.
Save time and trees with FPL E-Mail Bill® Join more than 50,000 small and medium businesses and switch to paper-free FPL E-Mail Bill®. Save time, trees and enjoy the convenience of receiving and reviewing your bill online. It’s fast, efficient and accessible 24/7. Visit www.FPL.com/ebillbiz to sign up today.
FPL Energy Notes is published by Florida Power & Light Company P.O. Box 14000, Juno Beach, FL 33408 4
January 2010 | Energy notes
Notes
Save time and trees with FPL E-Mail Bill® PAGE 4
Save money with a Business Energy Evaluation.....2 Always call before you dig.....................................2 Help for restaurants to manage energy costs.........3 Need a speaker for your next meeting? ................4
Savings on your January bill There are some changes to your bill in January – all of them savings – that were recently approved by the Florida Public Service Commission. One-time fuel credit – You will receive a one-time fuel charge credit on your January 2010 bill, which appears as a line item called “Fuel credit.” The exact credit is calculated based on your actual kilowatt-hour usage in the January bill. While the amount of the fuel-charge credit normally would have been spread over the course of 12 months, in this case it will all be credited in January. “Customers are seeing the benefit not only of lower fuel prices but also our investments in modern, more fuel-efficient power plants,” said FPL President and CEO Armando Olivera. FPL does not make a profit on the fuel it purchases to produce electricity. For more information, visit www.FPL.com/fuelrebate. Fuel adjustment – The fuel charge on 2010 business electric bills is lower, reflecting lower fuel prices and fuel savings associated with FPL’s investments in modern, more-efficient power plants. Go to www.FPL.com/rates for more detailed information. Non-fuel recovery clauses adjustment – The non-fuel clauses also are lower in 2010. These include the costs of conservation and environmental compliance programs as a general cost of producing electricity and delivering it to your business. Go to www.FPL.com/rates for more detailed information. Energy notes | January 2010
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Save money with a Business Energy Evaluation Now more than ever, knowing where your company’s energy dollars are going and how to spend less is a must. FPL’s Business Energy Evaluation will identify ways for your business to improve energy efficiency. An FPL energy expert will visit your facility to conduct a comprehensive review of your energy use. This evaluation will help you make informed decisions that can save you money. Call 1-800-FPL-5566 to make an appointment. Looking for an even quicker way to reduce operating costs? FPL’s Online Business Energy Evaluation is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for qualified customers. You can complete the survey in minutes at your convenience to get immediate energysaving recommendations. Simply go to www.FPL.com/OBEE to get started.
Always call before you dig Smart digging means knowing where underground utility lines are buried before you dig. This helps protect you and your employees from injury and reduces the risk of damaging underground facilities. To avoid potential injuries, costly repairs and construction delays, be sure to call Sunshine State One Call of Florida at 811 or 1-800-432-4770 at least two business days before any excavation work as required by Florida statute. Visit www.callsunshine.com for more information on this free service.
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January 2010 | Energy notes
Help for restaurants to manage energy costs Restaurants, like so many other businesses, are looking for new ways to save money in these challenging economic times. Energy efficiency is a great place to start. In a typical Florida restaurant, air conditioning, cooking and refrigeration represent nearly 80 percent of energy consumption. Implementing these quick no- and lowcost solutions can help reduce energy usage. »» Install occupancy sensors in walk-in coolers and storage areas »» Keep refrigeration units set at the proper temperature, but no cooler than necessary »» Change A/C filters monthly »» Balance and clean the hood range For energy-saving tips specific to your business, sign up for a free Business Energy
Energy notes | January 2010
Evaluation at www.FPL.com/bee or call 1-800-FPL-5566.
Energy consumption in Florida restaurants* Cooling
30%
Cooking
19%
Refrigeration
21%
Lighting
17%
Ventilation
7%
Water Heating
3%
Miscellaneous
3%
* Includes sit-down restaurants, fast-food outlets, taverns and nightclubs.
3
Need a speaker for your next meeting? Ever wondered how to get rebates for buying energy-efficient products? Not sure how to implement a storm plan for your business? FPL speakers are happy to share this information and more with your trade group, business association or nonprofit organization. Available topics include: »» How FPL is investing in clean, diverse sources of energy to provide affordable, reliable, clean energy solutions »» How business customers can take control of their energy use »» Steps to weather hurricanes and severe weather safely »» Our line-clearing practices and Right Tree, Right Place program Visit www.FPL.com/seminars to learn more about this free service or to request a speaker.
Save time and trees with FPL E-Mail Bill® Join more than 50,000 small and medium businesses and switch to paper-free FPL E-Mail Bill®. Save time, trees and enjoy the convenience of receiving and reviewing your bill online. It’s fast, efficient and accessible 24/7. Visit www.FPL.com/ebillbiz to sign up today.
FPL Energy Notes is published by Florida Power & Light Company P.O. Box 14000, Juno Beach, FL 33408 4
January 2010 | Energy notes
