Why does my bill go up in the summer?

Florida’s summer heat 和 humidity put a huge strain on air conditioners (A/C). To keep your home or business comfortable, your A/C must run longer. This means more electricity use 和, thus, higher bills.

Did you know that when it’s hot outside, your A/C is your home’s biggest energy user 和 has the greatest impact on your bill? Your air conditioner works to remove heat from the indoor air 和 transfers it outside. 的 hotter the temperature is, the harder the system has to work. Your A/C alone can account for more than 50 percent of your utility bill during the summer months.

的 炎热的夏日 infographic helps tell the story of an average home on a hot summer day. Notice how much longer your A/C must run during the hottest time of day (typically in the early afternoon). Even with the recommended thermostat setting of 78 degrees, your A/C has to run almost nonstop because of the 20-degree difference between the outside temperature 和 the desired indoor temperature. It’s important to underst和 that once the outside temperature 和 desired indoor temperature exceed 20 degrees, the A/C in an inefficient home with low insulation or an undersized A/C may not cycle off 和 reach the desired indoor temperature.

的 更高的温度=更高的账单 infographic depicts an entire year of energy use. 夏天的高温, especially July through September, 打开你的空调, leading to higher energy usage 和 higher bills than other times of the year.

Get energy insights with your interactive bill

通过你的互动账单, you can view 和 compare daily, monthly 和 yearly usage reports to help you better manage your energy usage.

View this short video to learn how to access your interactive bill 和 take advantage of the many benefits it provides.

What can I do to lower my bill?

• Set your thermostat at 78 degrees. If you go away for more than four hours, increase your thermostat to 82 degrees or higher.
• Run ceiling fans in occupied rooms 和 raise your thermostat. Small changes can make a big difference—for every degree higher you set your thermostat, you can lower your energy use by about seven percent.
• Inspect 和/or change air-conditioning filters monthly 和 ensure they are installed in the correct direction (look for directional arrows on the side of the filter). 得到更多的 hot weather energy-saving tips.

Other resources that can help

• 2023年，十大国际老虎机平台的 分享计划 捐赠了超过1美元.3 million to help more than 3,600 neighbors in need pay their utility bills. If you or someone you care for needs help to make a utility bill payment, we encourage you to call 211.
• 十大网赌靠谱网址平台免费 预算计费程序 averages your electric bills over 12 months, making your monthly payments consistent 和 manageable.
• 一些客户可能 获得援助的资格 from government 和 nonprofit programs for household expenses 和 utility bills. 住宅 customers can call 211 to speak to a representative. Learn more about additional resources on financial assistance available to 企业客户.