The Temporary Storm Surcharge Ends in September, Lowering Your Electric Costs.
In September, the temporary storm surcharge will be removed from bills. For residential customers, this means a decrease of $19.95 per 1,000 kWh. Many customers use more than 1,000 kWh each month, so they'll see even greater savings. Most businesses can expect electric costs to decrease by approximately 1 to 12%, depending on usage. The surcharge helps cover approximately $464 million in restoration costs after the historic 2024 hurricane season.
Stay Warm and Comfy Without Heating Up Your Bill
When cooler weather arrives, energy use can increase as heating systems struggle to maintain indoor comfort. In Florida, most homes rely on electric heating. This means increased heating usage shows up directly on the electric bill, much like higher air conditioning use does during the summer. In many other parts of the country, homes use natural gas or other fuel‑based heating systems that are billed separately, which is why winter heating costs may not appear the same way on electric bills elsewhere.
Manage Cold-Weather Energy Costs With These Programs
Discover tools and programs to help you keep your home comfortable while managing your energy bill in cold weather.
Prime Time Plus
Earn monthly bill credits and get a free smart thermostat, all with no changes to your routine.
Budget Billing
Enjoy more consistent bills with a predictable monthly payment based on your average usage.
Energy Audits
Try our free in-home or online Energy Audit to pinpoint ways to lower your energy costs.
Energy Planner
This free option offers lower rates about 87% of the time when you shift energy use to low-demand periods (think doing laundry on weekends). You also get a free smart thermostat.
Rebates and Discounts
Check out our discounts and rebates on energy-saving improvements like ductwork, ceiling insulation, heating and cooling system and smart thermostats.
Tips to Stay Comfortable While Using Less Energy
- Service your heating system annually and adjust for maximum efficiency.
- Change filters monthly and make sure they are installed with the directional arrows facing the correct direction. Doing this regularly can cut heating energy use by up to 15%.
- If your home is unoccupied for more than four hours, turn down or turn off the heat.
- Raise your thermostat as low as you comfortably can. When possible, set thermostats to 68 degrees or lower in winter.
- Lower your nighttime thermostat at least 10 degrees for 8 to 10 hours to save 10% to 20% on heating costs.
- Seal and insulate ductwork. Leaky ducts can account for nearly 20% of an air conditioner’s energy use.
- In cool weather, run ceiling fans clockwise in occupied rooms. This brings warm air from the ceiling down to the living space.
- Turn fans off in unoccupied rooms.
- Close fireplace dampers when not in use.
- Ensure windows and doors are properly weather-stripped.
- Open curtains and blinds on sunny days and close them on overcast days to help keep heat in.
Get our top 10 cold-weather energy-saving tips for more ways to save.
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Get Help, Give Help
We understand that higher electric bills can be a hardship for some customers. To help, we offer a variety of options to assist with bill payments. Additionally, we’ve partnered with compassionate organizations that may be able to offer further support with utility bills and other services.
Payment Assistance
Review our payment assistance programs and resources and reach out for help if you need it.
Share
Participate in our Share program to help qualifying customers pay their utility bills or get help for yourself if you need it.