Duke Energy Florida's '12 Days of Savings' offers schedule of suggested energy efficiency tips

Core Points - Duke Energy Florida is launching the "12 Days of Savings" initiative to provide customers with low-cost to no-cost energy efficiency tips during the holiday season [1][2] - The program aims to help customers save on their electric bills and reduce energy consumption [1][2] Energy Efficiency Tips - December 3: Replace air filters to improve AC efficiency [4] - December 4: Change ceiling fan settings to clockwise to push warm air down [4] - December 5: Turn off ceiling fans when leaving a room to avoid energy waste [4] - December 6: Adjust thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting to lower bills [4] - December 7: Use blinds/curtains to maximize sunlight during the day and insulate at night [4] - December 8: Caulk and weatherstrip to save 10% to 20% on heating costs [4] - December 9: Set water heater to 120 degrees or less to reduce energy use [4] - December 10: Insulate water heater pipes for maximum savings [4] - December 11: Install low-flow showerheads to save electricity and water [4] - December 12: Check refrigerator door seals to ensure efficiency [4] - December 13: Replace incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR® qualified LEDs, which use 75% less energy [4] - December 14: Replace outdoor lighting with LED bulbs that have photosensors and motion sensors [4] Company Overview - Duke Energy Florida owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity and serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida [5] - Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company, serves 8.4 million customers across multiple states and has a total energy capacity of 54,800 megawatts [6] - The company is focused on a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 [7]