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| Ask the Florida utility company you are comparing who has to confirm your decision to change suppliers. Having someone confirm you are switching protects you against being moved to a new supplier without your permission. This is often called “slamming.” Connect Florida utilities online. |
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| A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating (and air conditioning). Ask your electric or gas Florida utility company if they can do this audit for free or for a reasonable charge. If they cannot, ask them to refer you to a qualified professional. |
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| Make sure that the Florida utility company has a license. Do this by checking with the state agency that regulates electricity. Connect Florida utilities online. This protects you from dealing with fraudulent companies that take your money and run because they can’t legally do business in your state. |
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| Install a programmable thermostat to save money with your Florida utility company. You can save up to 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% while you are away during the day, on vacation or sleeping. Connect Florida utilities online. |
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| A Florida utility company oftens charges less when use during not peak hours occur. Long distance calls made during evenings, at night, or on weekends can cost significantly less than weekday calls. |
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| Choose Energy Star® appliances and electronics to save money with your Florida utility company. When buying new appliances, choose Energy Star®-certified models. For example, a new Energy Star®-refrigerator uses about 20% less energy than a standard new refrigerators, and 46% less than one made in 1980. A new Energy Star® clothes washer uses nearly 50% less energy than a standard washer. Connect Florida utilities online. |
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| Try energy-efficient cooking–flat-bottom pans, clean burner reflectors, pressure cooker, preparing several foods in the oven at the same time; use small appliances for small cooking jobs to save money with your Florida utility company. Connect Florida utilities online. |
