Just pulled FPL's rate schedule.
What a mess, I can't figure out what they charge per KWH or even when the peak hours are !!
They tried load control switches in Oklahoma where the utility had control of the condenser. Didn't go over to well with consumers. They have switched to a new program where it's 100% price based, no mandatory control. The FPL peak/off peak may still make sense for you, you just have to run the numbers.
Dropping the temperature down at night to be comfortable doesn't hurt your bill as much as you might think. The A/C runs more efficiently since outdoor temps are lower, capacity goes up while power use goes down. Ductwork losses are less since the attic is relatively cool. If your house has a lot of thermal mass it might even be able to hold some of the cool until the peak of the day. If FPL allows you to monitor use hourly use online you could verify how it affects your power bill.
Just pulled FPL's rate schedule.
What a mess, I can't figure out what they charge per KWH or even when the peak hours are !!
Noon- 9 PM
NO CAN DO ! !!
FOR NEARLY EVERY1.!.!!
http://www.fpl.com/rates/pdf/2012RateSummary.pdf
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Thanks dan sw fl for jogging my memory. Now that I recall, it was in a "past life" at another location that I opted for the FPL "On Call" discount... I was working as a retail auto parts store manager at that time, most days from noon to 9PM. So I didn't care if they controlled my A/C and water heater during those hours!
As you all know, I chose the 3 ton, 20,5 SEER, 14.5 EER Carrier Greenspeed, which was installed on 11/08/2012. But I've had your comment about SEER being based on testing at 80*F indoor and 82*F outdoor rolling around in my head, so I decided to check the 25VNA product data for the equipment I chose. Here's what I found regarding published ratings:
Cooling Standard: 80_F (27_C) db 67_F (19_C) wb indoor entering air temperature and 95_F (35_C) db air entering outdoor unit.
25VNA Infinity Variable Speed Heat Pump with Greenspeed Product Data (25VNA-03PD).pdf
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Thanks! I've been studying the expanded cooling data and it pretty much explains why I've been able to run cooling/dehumidification (this is Florida, you know) almost every day & night for over 2 months now (and low heat on a couple of mornings) with almost no use of electricity!
I absolutely love my Greenspeed!
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I'm not sure, I was wondering the same. All he does is installs Tstats for a power company. It may be for bashing contractors for over sizing equipment without the knowledge to back up the allegation, which I agree with him on many of the over sizing issues. This is merely speculation though, gossip if you will.