Unmask the secret culprits silently draining energy in your home! Phantom energy, lurking in the “off” mode, can sneakily devour 5-10% of your electricity. Fear not, as Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has some electrifying tips to save you from a haunted energy bill this Halloween.
Identify Energy Vampires: Coffee makers, phone and laptop chargers, entertainment systems and printers maintain a constant power draw due to LED lights or digital displays. Unplugging these devices when they’re not in use is an easy and effective solution to saving energy.
Power Strips to the Rescue: Turning off power strips when not needed can disconnect power to multiple decorations, including inflatables and string lights, simultaneously. Investing in smart power strips or timers can allow you to automatically cut off power to devices based on schedules or inactivity and can help you save money and energy.
Take in some Sunlight: Open curtains so you can use natural light during the day but keep windows and outside doors closed when the air conditioning is on. Using natural light instead of turning on your overhead light not only benefits your health and wellness but can help lower your electric bill.
FPL’s Tools for Ghostbusting: FPL’s House of Savings, an augmented and virtual reality experience, shows you simple energy efficiency tips in a fun way.
Bonus tip: you can also visit FPL.com/WaysToSave for more free resources and ways to save.
Vanquish those energy phantoms and revel in savings today!
