Warm Weather Conservation Advice

• Keep shades, blinds, curtains and drapes closed during the day to block out the sun.
• Clear furniture away from air conditioning vents.
• Install an attic fan - it can cool your attic by nearly 30 degrees!
• Plant shade trees due west of west windows. It could reduce your air conditioning bills by up to 25 percent!
• Cook on the outdoor grill to keep cooking heat outside the home.
• When cooking inside, use a microwave instead of a conventional oven. It uses less than half the power and cooks food in about one-fourth the time.
• Install reflective window coatings to reflect heat away from your home.