CORRECTING and REPLACING FPL Energy News Release.Energy Editors/Business Editors CORRECTION...by Florida Power & Light Company JUNO BEACH This article is about the beach codenamed in WWII. For other uses, see Juno Beach (disambiguation) Juno Beach was one of the landing sites for Allied invaders on the coast of Normandy during D-Day. It was situated between Sword Beach and Gold Beach. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2003 In BW5742 issued 06/30/2003 (FL-FPL-ENERGY) FPL Energy Services Offers SurgeShield to FPL's Residential Customers; FPL Affiliate Helps Customers Protect Home Appliances From Lightning Strikes lightning strike n → huelga relámpago lightning strike n (Brit) → grève f surprise lightning strike n (BRIT This Summer, the phone number in the eighth graph, second line should read xxx 1-888-NO-SURGE (sted 1-800-NO-SURGE). The corrected release reads: FPL Energy Services Offers SurgeShield to FPL's Residential Customers; FPL Affiliate Helps Customers Protect Home Appliances From Lightning Strikes This Summer FPL Energy Services, an affiliate of Florida Power & Light Company, today announced its plans to offer a new product called SurgeShield to residential customers. SurgeShield is a heavy-duty surge protector A device that provides protection against power surges. See surge suppression. See also traffic surge protection. attached to the meter. It is a first line of defense against power surges An oversupply of voltage from the power company that can last up to 50 microseconds. Although surges are very short in duration, they often reach 6,000 volts and 3,000 amps when they arrive at the equipment. Power surges are a common cause of damage to computers and electronic equipment. most often caused by lightning. "FPL recommends customers consider protecting appliances from the damaging effects of lightning with a surge suppression The diverting and/or diminishing of excessive current and voltage from the AC power line, which can damage sensitive electronic equipment. Power surges generally last less than 50 microseconds, but can reach as much as 6,000 volts and draw 3,000 amps when they arrive at the equipment. device. SurgeShield can help safeguard customers' appliances and sensitive equipment from electrical surges due to lightning," said Bill Hamilton
Bill Hamilton (Born August 13, 1984) is the bassist in the band Silverstein. , vice president of customer service for FPL. Florida is considered the lightning capital of the U.S. FPL says that last year there were more than 330,000 lightning strikes in its service territory which covers about half the state. Thunderstorms thunderstorms a storm characterized by thunder and lightning caused by strong rising air currents; identified as agents of animal disease because of their involvement causing (1) spasmodic colic; (2) lightning strike; (3) injuries of cattle acquired in stampedes initiated by storms. and lightning are the most dramatic and destructive causes of power surges. Computerized appliances and electronics can be damaged or destroyed by these powerful electric surges. FPL Energy Services offers SurgeShield as the most complete solution available for protecting customers' home appliances from damaging surges. The program features a professionally-installed collar attached to the meter for protection of appliances such as air conditioners, washers and dryers, computer equipment, and home entertainment systems. In addition, SurgeShield offers extra protection in the form of plug-in strips to help protect small appliances Small appliance refers to a class of home appliances that are semi-portable or which are used on tabletops, countertops, or other platforms. Such items are contrasted with major appliances, which are typically fixtures that cannot be easily moved. and electronics when an electric surge travels over telephone, data or cable television lines. Customers can choose the level of protection that fits their needs. SurgeShield's meter-based protection is available for $8.95 plus tax and is conveniently included in customers' electric bills. In-home plug-in protection is available starting at $74.99. Other kits are available for $139.99 and $199.99. Help in choosing a customized package just right for your home is available by calling 1-888-NO-SURGE. Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.FPL.com/surgeshield. FPL Energy Services is an affiliate of Florida Power & Light Company. FPL is the principal subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FPL), nationally known as a high quality, efficient and customer-driven organization focused on energy-related products and services. With annual revenues of more than $8 billion and a presence in 24 states, FPL Group is widely recognized as one of the country's premier power companies. Florida Power & Light Company serves more than 4 million customer accounts in Florida. FPL Energy, Inc., FPL Group's energy-generating subsidiary, is a leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable fuels Renewable fuels are alternative fuel sources such as ethanol, biodiesel (e.g. soy, vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases) or hydrogen, in contrast to non-renewable fuels such as natural gas, LPG (propane). . Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.FPL.com and http://www.FPLEnergy.com. Note to Editors: High-resolution logos and executive head shots are available for download at http://www.fpl.com/news/contents/logos.shtml . |
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