JUNO BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2007--Earth Day is almost here and the call for a clean and greener future is being taken up across America and around the globe. FPL and its customers are proud to be at the forefront of that effort. Together we are meeting environmental challenges through model energy efficiency programs, the design of state of the art power plants that limit pollution, and an ever growing focus on wind, solar and other renewable energy sources. Energy efficiency is a win-win solution, it reduces energy consumption and it helps customers save money and play a role in protecting the environment.

"Gee whiz facts" that can add up to big savings

• FPL encourages customers to take advantage of a free Online
  Home Survey (www.fpl.com/OHES) that offers a personalized,
  in-depth analysis of a home's energy use. Users will receive a
  detailed report and specific ways they can save energy and
  money. FPL estimates that it has been able to avoid the need
  to build 11 power plants since 1982, thanks to its customers'
  conservation efforts.

• It's the simple things that add up. Did you know that when
  appliances are "off" they may still be consuming electricity
  because of stand-by power? This silent drain of standby power
  is the largest single category of electricity use in American
  homes today. In the average home, 40% of all electricity is
  consumed while home electronic products are turned off. Across
  the U.S., this equals the annual output of 17 power plants.
  (Source: www.energystar.com)

• Did you know that the average home spends about $1,900 on
  energy costs every year? Change to appliances that have earned
  the ENERGY STAR, and you can save $80 a year in energy costs,
  while helping preserve the environment. In fact, if just one
  in 10 homes used ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, the result
  would be like planting 1.7 million new acres of trees.
  (Source: www.energystar.com)

• Computer monitors account for a big part of a computer's
  energy use, so turning them off when they're not in use can
  lead to considerable savings. In addition, make sure your
  computer is set to go into low-power sleep mode when it's idle
  and turn it off when it's not in use for a long period of
  time. (Source: E Source Customer Direct)

• Next time you head out to buy a new TV, remember that the
  larger the TV the more energy it uses. In fact, the largest
  TVs can use more energy in a year than home appliances such as
  refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines. ENERGY STAR
  is working on new criteria that will provide consumers with
  annual energy estimates tied to their TV purchases.

• If every one of FPL's customers replaced one 60 watt bulb with
  a compact fluorescent bulb, each individual would save $55
  over the life of the bulb. Collectively, we'd save the amount
  of energy consumed each year by 20,000 homes.

• Shopping for a new refrigerator? Think the 'fridge with the
  lowest sales price is your best bet? Not necessarily. If you
  buy the lowest-priced refrigerator, you may end up spending
  more than if you buy a more expensive one. An appliance's
  energy consumption can affect your out-of-pocket costs. You
  may actually save money by buying the more expensive, more
  energy-efficient model. The Federal Trade Commission offers a
  wide range of business and consumer information online at
  www.ftc.gov, including tips on refrigerator purchases!

• Two thirds of all homes in Florida have leaks in their air
  flow systems. This is a waste of energy and can lead to high
  bills. FPL customers can request a duct test by calling FPL at
  1-800-DIAL-FPL or via www.fpl.com/duct. If leaks are found,
  FPL will provide a list of qualified repair contractors as
  well as a rebate to help cover the cost of the repairs.

• For more energy saving tips and FPL sponsored programs and
  rebates, go to www.FPL.com and click on the "Help Us Support
  Earth Day" link.

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