Summer heat can strain both your comfort and your budget. As temperatures soar and energy demand peaks in the late afternoon and evening, it’s time to take steps to lower your energy consumption and stay cool without breaking the bank.  

Boost your home’s energy efficiency  

Start with an energy audit. We can’t fix what we don’t know about. Request a home energy audit from your local utility provider or a home energy auditor to identify where energy is being lost. Then, take action to reduce usage this summer. 

Wondering if you can skip your AC's annual tune-up? Before you decide, consider what's really at stake for your comfort, your system and your budget.

It's the hottest day of summer, and you're relaxing in your comfortably cool living room when suddenly you notice the temperature starting to climb. As worry sets in that your air conditioner has stopped working, you might wonder, "Could this have been prevented?"

Summer safety tips for gas, charcoal and electric grills

Grilling outdoors is not only a good way to keep your house cooler and lower your energy bill, it’s a great way to enjoy warm summer days with family and friends — but more than half of grill fires occur during these peak months.

Each year, grill fires cause thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property loss, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Most grill fires can be prevented with proper maintenance and safe use.

Your step-by-step efficiency guide

Looking for a New Year’s resolution that actually sticks? A DIY home energy audit is one of the smartest ways to kick off the new year. Learn where your home is leaking energy — and money — through drafty windows, energy vampires and inefficient heating or cooling systems. With a few simple checks, you can boost comfort and shrink your utility bills all year long.

We’ll start with simple, no-cost changes you can do right away, then move on to tasks that take a little more effort.

Looking to stay cool and save energy this summer? It's no sweat with these simple steps.

It can get really hot in the summertime. When that happens, air conditioning provides welcome relief. If your system isn't living up to your expectations, don't sweat it. There are simple steps you can take to improve air conditioning system performance so you can stay cool and comfortable on the hottest summer days.

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