FPL Energy Services, an affiliate of FPL Group, Inc., today announced the expansion of its natural gas service to businesses throughout Florida. This extension of service comes as a result of further deregulation of the natural gas retail market in the state.

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FPL Energy Services will be selling in the natural gas markets where Peoples Gas, City Gas, Central Florida Gas and Florida Public Utilities now serve. Customers will include small, medium, and large-size businesses. Businesses do not need to be an FPL electric customer to purchase natural gas from FPL Energy Services.

The company says businesses can now look for the provider offering the best possible value. For example, FPL Energy Services offers flexible pricing options that include indexed and fixed pricing, unmatched customer service, as well as customized solutions for businesses' gas and overall energy needs.

"When choosing our natural gas supplier we considered the fact that FPL is one of the largest gas buyers in the nation. With their team of experienced natural gas traders they were able to offer a reliable gas supply at a price that saved the company more than 13 percent in yearly natural gas costs," said Walter Youll, director of engineering, for Boca Resort located in Palm Beach County.

Throughout Florida, small and larger businesses are choosing their natural gas supplier. Sallyanne Cos, co-owner of Bunky's Seafood Grille & Raw Bar in Satellite Beach agreed that FPLES can save businesses money. "I went with FPL Energy Services for natural gas service because the price was lower. Most of our equipment such as fryers, grills, and a hot water heater, is powered by gas, so the savings can make a difference," she said.

Businesses interested in more information about FPLES' gas choice programs should visit http://www.fpl.com/ on the Internet, or call the business care center at 1-877-375-4674.

About FPL Energy Services:

FPL Energy Services, a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., the parent company of FPL, is one of the largest marketers of retail natural gas in Florida. The company currently serves a variety of businesses throughout the state including hospitals, hotels, manufacturers and restaurants. FPL Energy Services is an integrated energy services company which also develops, designs, installs and invests in cost-effective energy conservation projects for institutional, commercial and industrial organizations.

About FPL Group and Florida Power & Light:

FPL Group , with annual revenues of more than $8 billion, is one of the nation's largest providers of electricity-related services. Its principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company, serves 3.9 million customer accounts in Florida. FPL Energy, LLC, FPL Group's independent power production subsidiary, is a leader in generating electricity from clean and renewable fuels. More information is available at www.fplgroup.com.

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