Juno Beach, Florida, November 11 (Reuters/ PR Newswire ) – Florida Power & Light Company ( Florida Power & Light Company , FPL ) announced that it has doubled the funding for its Saving Steps project from 15 million dollars to 30 million dollars. This project combines energy-saving education with a $200 bill discount available to eligible customers.
FPL, Vice President of Customer Service, stated: "We understand that every dollar matters. That's why we are expanding Saving Steps to help more customers and provide them with practical tools to help them reduce their electricity usage in the long term."
FPL indicates that the company focuses on managing its own controllable costs, while also providing customers with more ways to manage their electricity usage. Through more efficient operations, FPL helps typical residential bills of 1000 kilowatt-hours to be about 37% lower than those of average utility companies. Saving Steps On this basis, it provides current assistance and sustainable energy-saving guidance to eligible customers in order to save expenses in the long term.
The acting project secretary of the Salvation Army Florida branch, Capt, stated: "Every day, we encounter families that are doing their utmost to manage their expenses, and projects like this are of great significance. Many people may not be aware that they qualify for Saving Steps. Bill deductions can provide some relief, while energy-saving guidance can help families feel more confident and in control over the coming months."
FPL Previously, Saving Steps discounts were automatically granted to elderly individuals who met the criteria and received assistance under the Emergency Family Energy Assistance Program for the Elderly ( Emergency Home Energy Assistance , for , the , Elderly Program , EHEAP ), as well as to eligible customers after Hurricane Isabel. With the expansion of funding, FPL can now provide assistance to even more eligible families.
Who qualifies for FPL Saving Steps?
Saving Steps is open to qualified customers who meet the requirements of their respective counties United Way ALICE ( Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed ), which includes many elderly people and working families, such as teachers and emergency personnel, who typically do not qualify for traditional assistance. By adopting this threshold, the company can reach a wider range of customers. Although these individuals earn above the poverty line, they still struggle to maintain a comfortable level of financial security. Customers can visit FPL Assistance Center to learn more information and check if they qualify.
What other FPL projects are there that can help customers save expenses and reduce bills?
Saving Steps is part of FPL Assistance Center. This online center serves as a one-stop platform where customers can find bill support options, energy-saving projects, and local community resources. Other projects and tools of FPL include:
- Customers who join FPL On Call can save over $90 per year even if FPL does not require the activation of this feature, by allowing the company to temporarily pause certain electrical appliances during peak usage times.
- Free Energy Manager tools can provide personalized insights and recommendations based on the customer's household situation, helping them to better understand and manage their electricity usage.
- Through the FPL Community Energy Saver project, eligible families can receive free high-energy-efficiency home upgrades to help reduce electricity consumption.
Where else can customers get more support?
FPL Assistance Center can also assist customers in connecting to other resources beyond electricity bills, including support for food, housing, and other basic expenses. The goal is to make it easier for customers to find the right help at the right time and to connect with organizations that can provide support for these basic needs.
Customers can visit FPL.com / Assistance to learn about available projects, community resources, and support options in one place.
About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company ( FPL ) is the largest electric utility company in the United States, providing reliable power to over 6 million customer accounts and approximately 12 million people in Florida. FPL has a diversified power generation structure that includes natural gas, nuclear energy, solar power, and battery storage, operating one of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective power generation portfolios in the country. Over the past 11 years, it has won the ReliabilityOne ® National Reliability Award eight times, while also maintaining residential customer bills that are significantly lower than the national average. FPL is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, and is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. ( NYSE : NEE ). Meanwhile, NextEra Energy is the largest electric and energy infrastructure company in North America. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources and LLC, the latter being the largest energy infrastructure investor and builder in the United States. For more information, please visit www.FPL.com.
