Florida Power & Light doubles Saving Steps funding to $30 million

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., said on November 11, 2026, that it is doubling funding for FPL Saving Steps from $15 million to $30 million. The program combines energy-saving education with a $200 bill credit for eligible customers.

Dawn Nichols, vice president of customer service at FPL, said the expansion is meant to help more customers now and give them practical tools to use less energy over time. FPL said it is focused on managing the costs it can control. It also said that, by operating more efficiently, it keeps the typical 1,000-kWh residential bill about 37% lower than an average utility.

FPL said it has already provided automatic Saving Steps credits to eligible seniors who received Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) help, and to qualifying customers after Hurricane Isaias. FPL said that, with expanded funding, it can provide relief to more eligible households.

FPL said Saving Steps is open to eligible customers at or below their county's United Way ALICE threshold. The company said that threshold includes many seniors and working families, such as teachers and first responders. Customers are encouraged to visit the FPL Assistance Center to learn more and see if they qualify.

According to the company, the FPL Assistance Center also lists other programs. Enrolled FPL On Call customers can save over $90 a year by allowing FPL to briefly pause certain appliances during periods of peak energy demand. The free Energy Manager tool and the FPL Community Energy Saver program, which offers free energy-efficient home upgrades to qualifying households, are also listed. Customers can visit FPL.com/Assistance for these options.