The fiscal cliff is rapidly approaching for America’s seniors and millions of taxpayers across the nation. Congress adjourned [last week] without preventing the multiple tax increases scheduled for January 1, and without ending the uncertainty over fiscal policy that represents unnecessary additional risk for private investment. Unless Congress acts immediately after the November election during [...]
The fast-paced educational school show, “Men in Plaid: The Kilowatt Connection,” is energizing classrooms throughout Florida Power & Light Company's service territory. The program, featuring an incredible cast of characters, is available free of charge to teachers who are looking to enrich their science curricula for the 2012-13 school year. "Men in Plaid: The Kilowatt [...]
On Aug. 24, Florida and the nation will observe the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, one of the most dramatic and devastating natural disasters in modern history. For those who lived through the storm and witnessed its incredible destruction first hand, this month is a time of solemn remembrance. And for everyone across the state [...]
A team of engineers at Florida Power & Light Company works diligently to protect the electric grid from one very persistent and potentially destructive foe: lightning. Florida sustains more lightning strikes than any other state in the U.S., and more than almost any country, too (second only to Rwanda, the world’s lightning capital). Within FPL’s [...]
Throughout FPL’s service territory, teachers and students can tap into opportunities to enrich their curricula for the 2012-13 school year As students and their families enjoy the final weeks of summer vacation, the new school year beckons and Florida Power & Light Company has announced its plan for supporting STEM (science, technology, energy and mathematics) [...]
Florida Power & Light Company is continuing its initiative to strengthen the electric infrastructure and improve service reliability and is on track to complete key improvements this year. The upgrades are part of the company’s $200 million investment in 2012 to improve everyday reliability, better prepare the electric system to withstand Florida's powerful winds and [...]
Summer is really heating up! As the temperatures start to rise, customers sometimes notice their electric bill rise as well. Fact is, the two are linked, but there are simple things you can do to keep your bill low during the summer months. Weather is the main cause of higher electric bills As outside temperatures [...]
In one way or another, we’ve all been asking a simple question: “How can we energize economic opportunity?” That’s the same question people are asking here in Florida, across America, and really – around the world. Our collective answers to that question will define the future. And the good news is: there are lots of [...]
With the 2012 hurricane season just weeks away, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) urges its customers to develop a storm plan for their homes or businesses. FPL's storm plan focuses on readiness, restoration and recovery. If a hurricane strikes its service territory, FPL will work around the clock to restore service safely and as [...]
Tree branches and palm fronds are among the most common causes of power outages and flickers. That’s why Floridians should follow Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) “Right Tree, Right Place” tips: Find the Right Tree—Trees come in many shapes and sizes, and often change dramatically over their lifetime. Before selecting a tree, FPL recommends [...]
