FORT MYERS, Fla. Florida Power and Light and Lee County Electric Cooperative offered Southwest Florida residents tips to beat the heat, save energy and save money.
- Try not to use the oven or stove during the summer, use the microwave instead.
- Turn off as many lights as you can.
- Get your roof insulated.
- Purchase double-pane windows.
- Do not use your laundry machines or dishwasher during the day.
- Unplug appliances that are not typically in use.
- Unplug phone chargers when they are not in use.
- Crank up the air conditioning system to 78 degrees can save you 8 percent in cooling costs.