If the average efficiency rating of air conditioning equipment in Florida homes was raised to 16 SEER (and there is equipment rated as high as 23 SEER) it would cut electricity usage by approximately 8 Billion kWh. This would save homeowners $850 million dollars per year in electric bills and prevent the emission of roughly 6 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. That’s the equivalent of removing 670,000 cars from the road or doing the work of 17,400,000 trees. Over an average 12 year life span of these air conditioning systems, the savings would be astronomical – 93 Billion kWh, $10.3 Billion in homeowner savings, 72 million tons of CO2.
It is so easy, and more affordable than ever to do your part. All of the contractors in our directory can insall a 16 SEER system for you. Pick one out for yourself.