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When summer temperatures start to rise, keeping cool is easy if you use a little common “enery” sense around your home.
Potomac Edison’s Blue Ridge Area Manager Harry Saufley says summer is a good time to conserve energy in and around your home. One of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption is by increasing the thermostat on your air conditioner.
“We recommend that customers increase air conditioner thermostats to between 78 degrees and 80 degrees or higher and turn off the air conditioner and take advantage of cool evening breezes,” says Mr. Saufley. “Closing blinds and draperies helps block out the sun during the day. Opening blinds and windows at night lets the cool air in.
Mr. Saufley advises that closing off rooms that do not need to be air conditioned can help conserve energy, too.
Here are a few more helpful tips for having a cool and energy efficient summer:
Around the house:
• Do household chores which require water or produce heat during the coolest time of the day - early morning or late evening;
• Be sure air conditioning filters are clean;
• Take short showers instead of baths and install flow restricting showerheads and sink aerators;
• Repair leaky faucets;
• Use fluorescent and energy-efficient lights wherever possible;
• Turn off lights not necessary for security or safety. This conserves energy and makes your home cooler.
In the kitchen:
• Cook outside on the grill whenever possible. Not only is this a tasty
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