--- title: Home Energy Saving Tips/FPU Blog | Residential (2) description: Residential | 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. (2) --- [![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 ## [Floridians: Is Natural Gas Available In FL?](https://blog.fpuc.com/is-natural-gas-available-in-fl) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Dec 11, 2014 10:26:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-2205546563.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/is-natural-gas-available-in-fl) Natural gas comes out of the ground through drilling. It is odorless and tasteless in its natural form. Natural gas is flammable when mixed with just the right quantity of air and when there is a means of ignition. Natural gas travels by pipeline from the well head, through processing and finally to our homes and businesses. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/is-natural-gas-available-in-fl) 12 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/is-natural-gas-available-in-fl#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) ## [3 Ways to Maximize Natural Gas Over The Holidays](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-maximize-natural-gas-over-the-holidays) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Dec 4, 2014 12:58:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-2177225469.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-maximize-natural-gas-over-the-holidays) When I think about the holiday season, my mind goes to smells of fresh baked cookies, and the delight of watching the flames dance in the fireplace in a nice warm home. It actually is nice to have a little cold weather in late December, especially for all of us who moved here from the northern climates. **Here are three great ways to maximize natural gas in your home for the holidays:** [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-maximize-natural-gas-over-the-holidays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-ways-to-maximize-natural-gas-over-the-holidays#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) ## [4 Energy-Saving Tools to Help Reduce Your Monthly Utility Bill](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-saving-tools-to-help-reduce-your-monthly-utility-bill) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Nov 10, 2014 1:05:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-2062189458.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-saving-tools-to-help-reduce-your-monthly-utility-bill) At Florida Public Utilities Company we want to be generous with energy information and expertise. In fact, we want to be the first place you think to check for reliable, truthful energy information. Here are 4 online energy tools you can use to help reduce your monthly utility bill : [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-saving-tools-to-help-reduce-your-monthly-utility-bill) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-saving-tools-to-help-reduce-your-monthly-utility-bill#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) ## [5 Steps To Maintaining Winter Appliances In Florida](https://blog.fpuc.com/5-steps-to-maintaining-winter-appliances-in-florida) Posted by [Lyn Cacella](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/lyn-cacella) on Oct 29, 2014 4:44:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-1751410990.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/5-steps-to-maintaining-winter-appliances-in-florida)     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. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/5-steps-to-maintaining-winter-appliances-in-florida) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/5-steps-to-maintaining-winter-appliances-in-florida#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), [propane](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/propane) ## [Renters: 6 Tips to Saving Money on Your Monthly Utility Bill](https://blog.fpuc.com/renters-6-tips-to-saving-money-on-your-monthly-utility-bill) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Oct 21, 2014 10:27:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-1808556674.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/renters-6-tips-to-saving-money-on-your-monthly-utility-bill) 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. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/renters-6-tips-to-saving-money-on-your-monthly-utility-bill) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/renters-6-tips-to-saving-money-on-your-monthly-utility-bill#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) ## [8 Ways Homeowners Can Save Money On Their Monthly Utility Bill](https://blog.fpuc.com/8-ways-homeowners-can-save-money-on-their-monthly-utility-bill) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Oct 8, 2014 4:34:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-1807545891.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/8-ways-homeowners-can-save-money-on-their-monthly-utility-bill) 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. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/8-ways-homeowners-can-save-money-on-their-monthly-utility-bill) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/8-ways-homeowners-can-save-money-on-their-monthly-utility-bill#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-conservation), [Residential](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/residential), [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/energy-efficiency) ## [3 Tips Every Floridian Should Know About Gas Heat](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-tips-every-floridian-should-know-about-gas-heat) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Oct 2, 2014 8:41:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-1751410990.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-tips-every-floridian-should-know-about-gas-heat) # **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.** [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-tips-every-floridian-should-know-about-gas-heat) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/3-tips-every-floridian-should-know-about-gas-heat#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) ## [4 Energy Conservation Techniques For Your Clothes Dryer](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-conservation-techniques-for-your-clothes-dryer) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/author/scott-ranck) on Sep 3, 2014 2:26:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-1554298074.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-conservation-techniques-for-your-clothes-dryer)  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. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-conservation-techniques-for-your-clothes-dryer) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/4-energy-conservation-techniques-for-your-clothes-dryer#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) [Previous](https://blog.fpuc.com/topic/residential/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.fpuc.com/all) ### Comment on This Post Submit your comment – plus, see what other people are saying. ![FPU Energy Conservation Newsletter](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Banner-EnergyConservation.png) #### Don't Miss Any Updates From FPU Sign up now for the latest energy conservation articles ### Recent Posts ### Connect with FPU on: Subsidiary of [![chpkLogoSm-1.png](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/chpkLogoSm-1.png?width=157&height=29&name=chpkLogoSm-1.png "chpkLogoSm-1.png")](http://www.fpuc.com/)