90° Heat Arriving Early This Year, First Day of Spring

FPL offers tips and rebates to help customers manage energy costs as summer temperatures hit sooner

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:56pm

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Boca Raton, FL - Temperatures in Florida are hitting 90 degrees earlier than usual this year, with the first 90-degree day expected on March 20, the first day of spring. Florida Power & Light (FPL) is encouraging homeowners to take steps to ensure their air conditioning systems are running efficiently and their energy bills are as low as possible all season long.

Why it matters

As climate change causes temperatures to rise earlier each year, Floridians will need to adapt their home energy management strategies to stay comfortable and keep costs down. FPL's tips and rebate programs can help customers prepare their homes and save money during the extended hot season.

The details

Historically, Florida has recorded its first 90-degree day around the start of April, but in recent years that milestone has been hit earlier, often in March. This year, the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warmer than normal temperatures across the state this spring. FPL is advising customers to seal any air leaks, maintain their air conditioning systems, clean their refrigerators, lower water heater temperatures, upgrade to water-efficient showerheads, and switch to LED lightbulbs - all of which can help reduce energy consumption and costs.

  • The first 90-degree day is expected on March 20, 2026, the first day of spring.

The players

Florida Power & Light (FPL)

The electric utility company serving much of Florida, offering energy efficiency programs and rebates to help customers manage their electricity use and costs.

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What’s next

FPL is encouraging customers to take advantage of its $200 A/C rebate when purchasing a new, more efficient air conditioning unit, as well as its $220 ceiling insulation rebate. Customers can also enroll in FPL's On Call program to receive monthly bill credits for helping the utility meet peak energy demands.

The takeaway

As climate change drives earlier and more intense heat waves in Florida, homeowners will need to be proactive about improving their home's energy efficiency to stay comfortable and keep utility bills manageable. FPL's suite of customer programs and rebates can help Floridians prepare their homes for the extended hot season.