--- title: Home Energy Saving Tips/FPU Blog | natural gas appliances description: natural gas appliances | Energy saving tips to reduce your energy bill and have a better, more energy efficient home or business. Visit FPUC.com for more easy ways to save energy from our FPU Energy Experts. --- [![Florida Public Utilites](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/file-1241850734-jpg/images/corpNav_FPUIcon.jpg "Florida Public Utilites")](http://www.fpuc.com/) - [Natural Gas](http://www.fpuc.com/naturalgas) - [Electricity](http://www.fpuc.com/electric) - [Propane](http://www.fpuc.com/propane) - [About FPU](http://www.fpuc.com/about/) - [News & Events](http://www.fpuc.com/news-events/) - [Pay / Manage Account](http://www.fpuc.com/payments/payment-methods-info/) - [Contact Us](http://www.fpuc.com/customer-service/contact-us/) [![chpk_bird.png](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/chpk_bird.png?width=26&height=21&name=chpk_bird.png "Florida Public Utilites")](http://www.fpuc.com/) [![FPU Blog](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Header-1.png?width=950&name=Blog_Header-1.png "FPU Blog")](https://blog.fpuc.com) # FPU Blog ## [Hurricane Season: We’ve Got You Covered](https://blog.fpuc.com/hurricane-season-hurricane-ready) Posted by [Crystal Campbell](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/crystal-campbell) on Jul 26, 2019 12:33:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/hurricane-ready-1024x512.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/hurricane-season-hurricane-ready) If you live in our region, you know. The memory of past hurricanes may seem unfortunately too recent to many, but it’s always wise to brush up on hurricane preparedness basics. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/hurricane-season-hurricane-ready) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/hurricane-season-hurricane-ready#comments-listing) Topics: [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [propane](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/propane), [electric](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/electric), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [hurricane](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/hurricane), [Hurricane Preparedness](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/hurricane-preparedness), [electricity](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/electricity), [hurricane safety](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/hurricane-safety), [utilities](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/utilities), [florida public utilities](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/florida-public-utilities), [storm](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/storm) ## [Natural Gas Impacts on New Construction With Florida V. 6 Building Code](https://blog.fpuc.com/natural-gas-impacts-on-new-construction) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Dec 28, 2017 2:55:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/New_Construction_Home.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/natural-gas-impacts-on-new-construction) The new Florida Building Code, V. 6 goes into effect for all homes permitted after December 31, 2017. We ran some simulations to see the impact natural gas could have on helping a builder meet the Florida Energy Code Compliance, as well as the impacts on the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score. The HERS score is a national standard builders use to market their energy efficient homes. Here is the impact bringing natural gas to your home or development can do. Here are the top three findings to this research. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/natural-gas-impacts-on-new-construction) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/natural-gas-impacts-on-new-construction#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-conservation), [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [florida](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/florida), [New Construction](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/new-construction) ## [FPU Offers Free Energy Presentation By Senior Energy Specialist for 2018](https://blog.fpuc.com/fpu-free-energy-presentations-2018) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Dec 21, 2017 12:25:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Scott%20Ranck.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/fpu-free-energy-presentations-2018) I’d like to make you an offer. How would you like to have a dynamic energy presentation for your group? I am now accepting bookings for 2018. Some of the groups I have presented to over the years include elementary, middle or high school groups, college classes, trade schools, Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, Boy Scouts, Home Builder Associations, Home Builders, Architects, and REALTORS. I’ve also been a featured speaker at the Southeast Builders Conference, The AIA Architects Convention and a variety of Green Conferences. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/fpu-free-energy-presentations-2018) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/fpu-free-energy-presentations-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [propane](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/propane), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [florida](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/florida), [outdoor living](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/outdoor-living), [propane appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/propane-appliances), [gas spa heater](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-spa-heater), [gas patio heater](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-patio-heater), [outdoor gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/outdoor-gas-appliances), [gas fire pit](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-fire-pit), [gas pool heater](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-pool-heater) ## [3 Ways To Extend Your Summer Activities Using Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-extend-summer-activities) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Nov 8, 2017 10:51:35 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/kids%20swimming.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-extend-summer-activities)   Many people live in Florida to enjoy the summer-like weather, especially in the spring and fall. Unfortunately, many of us have gotten spoiled by swimming in water that is at least 86° and anything cooler feels cold to us. In this blog, I will give you three ways to extend your summer season for at least a few months using either natural gas or propane equipment. The desire is to fully enjoy the outside activities as the temperature begins to dip moderately. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-extend-summer-activities) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-extend-summer-activities#comments-listing) Topics: [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [propane](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/propane), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [florida](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/florida), [outdoor living](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/outdoor-living), [propane appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/propane-appliances), [gas spa heater](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-spa-heater), [gas patio heater](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-patio-heater), [outdoor gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/outdoor-gas-appliances), [gas fire pit](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-fire-pit), [gas pool heater](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/gas-pool-heater) ## [Top 3 Things To Know About Home Heating](https://blog.fpuc.com/top-3-things-to-know-about-home-heating) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Nov 2, 2016 12:51:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/house.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/top-3-things-to-know-about-home-heating) Well, it is that time again. The first early morning cold snap has come to Florida. This caused me to think about customer calls wondering why utility bills have risen. The cost to heat a home is actually higher than the cost to cool a home. Fortunately for us here in Florida, heating is a very small percentage, approximately only 8% of our total energy costs. In northern states the cost of heating is their number one energy expense. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/top-3-things-to-know-about-home-heating) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/top-3-things-to-know-about-home-heating#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-conservation), [Residential](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/residential), [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [florida](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/florida) ## [Discover How Natural Gas Can Make Your Business More Hurricane-Resilient](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-how-natural-gas-can-make-your-business-more-hurricane-resilient) Posted by [Joe Eysie](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/joe-eysie) on Nov 2, 2016 12:18:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Hurricane%20Matthew%20Path.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-how-natural-gas-can-make-your-business-more-hurricane-resilient) [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-how-natural-gas-can-make-your-business-more-hurricane-resilient) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-how-natural-gas-can-make-your-business-more-hurricane-resilient#comments-listing) Topics: [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/commercial), [Rebates](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/rebates), [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/combined-heat-and-power), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [hurricane](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/hurricane) ## [Discover the Top 3 High Performance Home Upgrades That Could Lower Your Utility Costs](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-the-top-3-high-performance-home-upgrades-that-could-lower-your-utility-costs) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Jul 19, 2016 3:31:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/exterior_of_home.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-the-top-3-high-performance-home-upgrades-that-could-lower-your-utility-costs) I had an interesting experience this past week; I would like to share with you. I had an appointment to go to a customer’s home and perform an energy audit. An energy audit is where a trained professional comes in and looks at all your home’s energy uses. I examine everything about the home, insulation levels, window quality, and examine all the equipment in the home. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-the-top-3-high-performance-home-upgrades-that-could-lower-your-utility-costs) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/discover-the-top-3-high-performance-home-upgrades-that-could-lower-your-utility-costs#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-conservation), [Residential](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/residential), [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-efficiency), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [home remodel](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/home-remodel), [tankless water heaters](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/tankless-water-heaters), [Upgrades](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/upgrades), [Natural Gas Water Heaters](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-water-heaters), [How To's](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/how-tos) ## [Local FL Businesses Compete to Increase Energy Efficiency and Earn Commercial Rebates](https://blog.fpuc.com/local-fl-businesses-compete-to-increase-energy-efficiency-and-earn-commercial-rebates) Posted by [Joe Eysie](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/joe-eysie) on May 5, 2016 3:12:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Competition.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/local-fl-businesses-compete-to-increase-energy-efficiency-and-earn-commercial-rebates) [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/local-fl-businesses-compete-to-increase-energy-efficiency-and-earn-commercial-rebates) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/local-fl-businesses-compete-to-increase-energy-efficiency-and-earn-commercial-rebates#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-conservation), [Natural Gas](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas), [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-efficiency), [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/commercial), [Rebates](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/rebates), [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances) ## [Expert Tips On Ways To Save On Your Home Remodel](https://blog.fpuc.com/expert-tips-on-ways-to-save-on-your-home-remodel) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Aug 3, 2015 9:49:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/home_saving_piggy_bank.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/expert-tips-on-ways-to-save-on-your-home-remodel) Remodeling your home is fun and exciting, but as far as rising expenses go, it can be all too easy to get carried away. Even if you take all the right budgeting precautions (like building in a 20% cushion to cover impulse buys, as well as unpleasant surprises), actually sticking to it can prove hard to do. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/expert-tips-on-ways-to-save-on-your-home-remodel) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/expert-tips-on-ways-to-save-on-your-home-remodel#comments-listing) Topics: [natural gas appliances](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/natural-gas-appliances), [home remodel](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/home-remodel) ## [3 Things That Greatly Impact Your Utility Bill](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-things-that-greatly-impact-your-utility-bill) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Jul 23, 2015 10:47:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/couple_worried_bill.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-things-that-greatly-impact-your-utility-bill) I have the privilege of helping our customers solve the riddles when they feel their utility costs are too high. It is often a challenge to really get to the bottom of a high bill, especially when on first look there is nothing out of the ordinary. I will tell you about three common areas that will cause your utility bills to rise. In each case, you will have some options to counter the impact with a conservation tip. 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