Florida Cooling Bill Tool
SEER2 Energy Savings Calculator
Use this tool to compare an older AC or heat pump against a higher-efficiency replacement. The rate defaults are editable public planning values; your actual bill rate is the best input.
Last updated June 5, 2026Reviewed by Climate Control Services team
Quick answer
How much can I save by upgrading my AC SEER2 rating?
Annual AC savings depend on tonnage, old efficiency, new SEER2, cooling runtime, and your electric rate. In a cooling-heavy Florida home, the dollar difference can be meaningful, but it should be compared against installed cost and comfort goals.
How This Calculator Works
Annual cooling kWh = BTU capacity divided by SEER2, divided by 1,000, multiplied by cooling hours. Savings = old annual kWh minus new annual kWh, multiplied by dollars per kWh.
Florida Factors to Review
Palm Beach County cooling hours, thermostat settings, shade, duct condition, humidity, and maintenance affect actual savings. The tool focuses on cooling energy only, not fixed charges, taxes, or non-HVAC electric use.
Electric Rate Defaults
The calculator presets are editable public planning defaults checked June 5, 2026. Palm Beach County defaults to FPL because CCS is based in Boynton Beach. FPL published a 2026 typical 1,000-kWh bill of $136.64 for most Florida customers. Tampa Electric published a January 2026 1,000-kWh bill expectation of $176.89 and component rates. Duke Energy Florida published 2026 residential bill reductions, so its preset is a planning value that should be replaced with the customer bill rate when available.
Calculator FAQs
What electric rate should I use?
Use the all-in cost per kWh from your own bill when possible. The utility presets are editable public planning defaults checked on June 5, 2026.
Does SEER2 savings include fixed fees and taxes?
No. The calculator estimates cooling energy cost. It does not model fixed customer charges, taxes, fuel riders, franchise fees, or non-HVAC loads.
Why do Florida savings differ from national examples?
Florida AC systems run through long cooling seasons and humid weather, so cooling runtime can be higher than a national average example.
Estimate Disclaimer
Calculator results are planning estimates for homeowner education. They are not a Manual J load calculation, diagnostic finding, utility bill audit, financing approval, rebate confirmation, or installed-price quote. Climate Control Services can inspect the home, review equipment, and explain written options before work begins.