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FPL HELPS YOUR FAMILY PREPAREYour storm season checklistPrepare now, while the skies are quiet, to keep your familysafe this storm season. A major hurricane could damagethe electric system significantly. Your family’s storm plan shouldinclude preparing to be without power. Use our checklist to getready for the season.»»Stock up on supplies: Assemble a two-week supply ofwater, non-perishable food and batteries. Also, prepare anemergency kit that includes a battery-operated radio.»»Develop a family plan: Outline evacuation routes andaddress critical needs such as medications and necessarymedical equipment.»»Get your home ready: Check the condition of your hurricaneshutters and trim trees. Remember, only qualified treetrimmingprofessionals should trim vegetation growingnear electrical lines.Download our complete Storm PreparationChecklist at www.FPL.com/stormchecklist orby using a smart device to scan this QR code.Stayconnectedwith usWhile we all hope thishurricane season will be aquiet one, we’re prepared tokeep you informed shoulda storm threaten our area.There are several waysyou can stay connected:FPL Storm Center: Visitwww.FPL.com/storm toget tips for staying safebefore, during and aftera storm.Social media: Connectwith us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/insideFPL or Facebookat www.facebook.com/FPLconnect.Email: Sign up atwww.FPL.com/preferencesto get restoration updatesvia email.Quarterly storm charge adjustmentThe Florida Public Service Commission approved the quarterly adjustment of the customer stormcharge, a component of your bill that helps recover previous hurricane restoration costs andreplenishes the reserve for future storms. Effective May 1, the surcharge increased from 0.108 centsper kWh to 0.153 cents per kWh. The next adjustment will occur on July 1, when the storm charge isexpected to decrease from 0.153 cents per kWh to 0.118 cents per kWh, pending PSC approval.2 JUNE 2012 | ENERGY NEWS
Making your home energy efficientSave money with a home energy survey – We can help youconserve energy, trim your bill and gain control over your energyusage through one of the following home energy surveys:»»Online: Visit www.FPL.com/ohes to take FPL’s Online HomeEnergy Survey, which is a quick, easy and free way to get apersonalized recommendation for managing your electricity usage.»»By phone: Call 1-800-347-3132 and ask for a free energysurvey. An FPL energy expert asks you some simple questionsand you receive a detailed report by mail in just a few days.»»In your home: Call 1-800-DIAL-FPL (1-800-342-5375) torequest one of these in-home surveys:--Walk-through: An FPL energy expert provides energysavingideas and explains available incentives to improveyour home’s energy efficiency. This survey is available at noadditional cost to you.--Computer-assisted: In a more detailed evaluation, anFPL energy expert estimates potential savings, installationcosts and payback period of each conservation measurerecommended. This survey costs $15.Know your home’s efficiency rating – A Building EnergyRating System*, or BERS, survey rates your home according to thecurrent Florida energy-efficiency code requirements for new homeconstruction, which may qualify you for improved mortgage optionsand increase your home’s resale value. It does not provide energysavingsrecommendations. Call 1-800-DIAL-FPL (1-800-342-5375)to ask for one of three classes of BERS surveys. Class 1 and 2rating options are available for new or existing homes and involvean on-site inspection. For a home of up to 2,000 square feet, thecost is $555 with an air conditioning duct leakage test for one airhandler (plus $35 for each additional one) or $480 without the test.At a cost of $75, the Class 3 rating option is for new constructiononly and is based solely on site plans and construction documents.* Note: There is an additional charge of $0.08 per square foot for homes greater than 2,000square feet for Class 1 and 2 surveys, or $0.03 per square foot for a Class 3 survey. A $20registration fee is added to all BERS surveys as set by the state-approved registration agency.Ask theEnergyExpertTo submit your question, visitwww.FPL.com/asktheexpert.I heard that whenQ there are major poweroutages after a hurricanethat power is first restoredto critical areas where thereare hospitals, police and firestations. How can I find out ifmy home is on one of the firstpriority grids?– Rom M., Fort MyersA You’re correct. Hospitals,police and fire stations areamong our top prioritiesfollowing a severe storm.In fact, our communityfocusedrestoration processis concentrated on restoringpower to the most criticalfunctions first, and then to themost people in the shortesttime possible for maximumbenefit to the community. Wedo that by first restoring powerplants, transmission lines andsubstations, which are essentialto providing electric service tolarge areas.Simultaneously, crews repairlines and equipment servingcritical facilities, such ashospitals, and return service tomain thoroughfares that hostsupermarkets, gas stationsand other essential communityservices. From there, we focuson neighborhoods. While we donot give out specific informationabout grid structures forsecurity purposes, we can tellyou that we do not prioritizeneighborhoods based onlocation. Rather, we beginwith the hardest-hit areas firstand continue working untileveryone’s lights are back on.Visit www.FPL.com/stormto learn more.ENERGY NEWS | JUNE 2012 3
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