ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A strong cold front is ushering in the coolest air of the season so far across Florida this weekend. The National Weather Service expects temperatures in the 30s and 40s in parts of North Florida and a noticeable cooldown in Central Florida and the Tampa Bay area, where it was in the 80s earlier this week. In Central Florida, temperatures are expected to be between 10 to 12 degrees below normal seasonal trends.
Small changes that add up:
With such a sudden change in the forecast, Duke Energy is sharing a few simple tips that can help customers save energy and money:
- Set the thermostat for savings. While Floridians may be tempted to crank up the heat, they should aim to keep it at the lowest comfortable setting. As the difference between the inside and outside temperatures decreases, their energy use – and their bills – will decrease, too. In fact, according to the U.S Department of Energy (DOE), every degree lowered during an eight-hour period can save 1% on heating costs.
- Keep the heat where it belongs. The U.S. DOE reports that about 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows. While opening blinds and curtains during the day allows sunlight to warm a home, closing them at night helps keep heat inside.
- Seal the "home envelope." Using caulking or weatherstripping on air leaks in vents, windows and doors can save 10% to 20% in heating costs, per the U.S. DOE.
- Take advantage of fans – yes, even when it's cold outside. There's a small switch on the motor of most ceiling fans that changes the direction they spin. Changing it to a clockwise direction pushes warm air back down into the room.
Our view:
"These tips can be implemented easily and quickly, which make them ideal for times like this, when temperatures drop so significantly almost overnight," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We hope our customers keep these practical solutions in mind over the next few days so they can manage their energy use and help lower their bills."
For more energy efficiency tips, tools and resources, please visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
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