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5 Steps To Maintaining Winter Appliances In Florida

Posted by Lyn Cacella on Oct 29, 2014 4:44:36 PM

 

 

As you were soaking up the sun over summer, or out frolicking in the early fall, your furnace filter was most likely hard at work catching dust, dander, bacteria and other deposits. And if you’re like the estimated four-out-of-five homeowners who neglect to perform the proper pre-season appliance maintenance, when that first chilly day hits and the temperature drops low enough to constitute turning on your furnace, you may have more than a clogged filter to deal with. In fact, you may discover that your heater has stopped working altogether.

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Topics: Energy Conservation, Residential, Natural Gas, Energy Efficiency, propane

Renters: 6 Tips to Saving Money on Your Monthly Utility Bill

Posted by Scott Ranck on Oct 21, 2014 10:27:37 AM

One of the big energy problems throughout the state is rental property. In most rent or lease situations the tenant is responsible for the utility bills. The person owning the property has no vested interest in paying for energy upgrades because he doesn’t have to pay the utility bills.

It is a difficult situation and one of the larger reasons for major energy waste. Short of legislative action that would require some mandatory energy upgrades here are some suggestions to help lower utility costs for the renter. Take charge of what you can control and apply some pressure on the landlord to do some upgrades.

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Topics: Energy Conservation, Residential, Natural Gas, Energy Efficiency

8 Ways Homeowners Can Save Money On Their Monthly Utility Bill

Posted by Scott Ranck on Oct 8, 2014 4:34:00 PM

Building a new home is exciting! However, there are so many choices and decisions to be made. I would like to offer ways for energy improvements that I would take advantage of if I were building a new home for my family.

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Topics: Energy Conservation, Residential, Energy Efficiency

3 Tips Every Floridian Should Know About Gas Heat

Posted by Scott Ranck on Oct 2, 2014 8:41:00 AM

3 Tips Every Floridian Should Know About Gas Heat

The last thing people think about when moving to Florida is how they will heat their home. Heating Degree Days is a measurement for how much heating is required in an area. Heating Degree Days are the average daily temperature subtracted from 65°.

For example, we have a 70°  high temperature and a 44° low on January 2.  The average temperature is 57°. Doing the math we subtract 65°-57°= 8 heating degree days for that date. Key West, FL has only 100 heating degree days annually, Orlando comes in at 766 and Tallahassee at 1485. Heat is still needed in central and northern Florida. So, here are three things you should know about gas space heating.

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Topics: Energy Conservation, Residential, Natural Gas, Energy Efficiency

Three-Day Tax Free Appliance Holiday for Floridians

Posted by Scott Ranck on Sep 19, 2014 12:18:00 PM

Are you searching for ways to lower your monthly energy bill or would you like to increase the value of your home? State officials say upgrading to energy efficient appliances in your home could result in significant savings on your utility bill.

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Topics: Energy Conservation

Perfect Water Heater Temperature for Florida Homes

Posted by Scott Ranck on Sep 12, 2014 10:48:40 AM

In Florida, water heating is our second largest energy use. The average family will have 14-18% of their energy costs go toward heating water for bathing, clothes washing and dishwashing.

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Topics: Energy Conservation

Natural Gas & Nassau County Florida: Hospitality Industry

Posted by Aleida Socarras on Sep 12, 2014 9:33:00 AM

 

According to the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), Florida's $71.8-billion dollar hospitality industry represents 23% of Florida’s economy and employs more than 1-million employees, positioning it as Florida’s largest employer. In Nassau County Florida “leisure and hospitality” is the second largest industry sector, employing 22.3% of the area’s workforce.

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Topics: Economic Development

The Top 2 Water Heaters You Should Consider for Your Home

Posted by Scott Ranck on Sep 9, 2014 12:05:33 PM

In this article I am going to compare the best water heaters for Floridians. I also will approach this as a building scientist, not a salesman. FPU owns and operates both electric and natural gas divisions so I believe I can be objective.
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Topics: Energy Conservation

4 Ways Natural Gas Helps Fuel Small Businesses in Volusia County

Posted by Aleida Socarras on Sep 8, 2014 4:02:45 PM

 
The health of local commerce is essential to the well being of any community. Here is an inside look at how natural gas is quietly contributing to the success and growth of small businesses in Volusia County.
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Topics: Economic Development

4 Energy Conservation Techniques For Your Clothes Dryer

Posted by Scott Ranck on Sep 3, 2014 2:26:00 PM

 I remember as a child my mom hanging clothes out in the backyard on a clothes line. These days, most American homes come with a clothes dryer. Clothes dryers are more convenient, work faster, and some may argue that they will keep the clothes cleaner and less wrinkled.
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Topics: Energy Conservation, Residential, Natural Gas, Energy Efficiency

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