TALLAHASSEE —
On Tuesday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved changes to an array
of electric conservation and energy efficiency programs aimed at reducing
demand.
The changes provide increased financial incentives for residential,
commercial, and industrial customers of Florida Power & Light and Progress
Energy Florida who take measures to make homes and businesses more
energy efficient. The two utilities combined have more than five million
customer accounts.
“I can not overstate the importance of conservation and energy
efficiency for consumers and for Florida’s economy,” Commission Chairman Lisa Edgar said. “Less
energy use means less vulnerability to the escalating prices of fossil fuels.”
Changes approved Tuesday allow the utilities to increase credits to
existing homes and new construction for raising insulation values, making duct
repairs, and installing high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Comparable
programs exist for commercial and industrial users who elect high-efficiency
heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
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