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While some might disagree about the cause of climate change, one thing everyone agrees with is that the earth is heating up a bit more these days. That is putting a drag on\u00a0energy costs\u00a0and folks are cranking up the AC more. So what can you do to reduce your cooling bill? We dug into this issue and found some tips for you to consider.<\/p>\n

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    1. Upgrade appliances:<\/strong>\u00a0Get to know the\u00a0Energy Star\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0label and insist on it whenever you\u00a0buy a new appliance. They\u2019re certified to be more efficient.<\/p>\n

    2. Shades<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Block the sun! Just pull down and set.<\/p>\n

    3. Eat take-out<\/strong>. Consider finding healthy take-out options and avoid turning on that oven.<\/p>\n

    4. Paint your roof white.<\/strong>\u00a0No joke! It reflects heat.<\/p>\n

    5. Nightly energy sweep:<\/strong>\u00a0This could be a cool job for a responsible child. Walk about the house before bed and turn off anything electric that\u2019s not needed, especially lights, TVs, computers (put in sleep mode), your cable box, etc.<\/p>\n

    6. Reusable filter for your HVAC.<\/strong>\u00a0You can clean it and reuse it. No landfilling here and it saves money.<\/p>\n

    7. Take a cold shower before bed.<\/strong>\u00a0It allows you to be cooler, duh, while using less electricity. And if you\u2019re a bit cooler, you\u2019ll sleep better.<\/p>\n

    8. Ceiling fans: <\/strong>They\u2019re quite lovely. They move air about and can pull warm air up during the summer. But, reverse it in the winter to push room heat down.<\/p>\n

    9. Ice that beverage!<\/strong>\u00a0Tea, water, lemonade. A cold drink will cool you down. Yes, it\u2019s obvious, but we\u2019re just reminding you to try it.<\/p>\n

    10. Run your dishwasher and clothes dryer at night<\/strong>. Costs less to run after peak hours.<\/p>\n

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    Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    http:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/personal-finance\/articles\/2011\/05\/11\/how-to-cut-your-air-conditioning-costs<\/a><\/p>\n

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    June 14, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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