13 ways to save money on air conditioning
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With much of the U.S. experiencing a summer heat wave, everyone’s thinking about cooling off. While the modern office, and 84% of U.S. homes use air conditioners, we can all save money by using them less; after all, the typical U.S. home spends 17% of its annual energy bill on cooling — about $375.
During heat waves like these, too, saving energy pays in other ways. Electrical grids are being pushed to their limits, meaning everyone has to do their part to avoid blackouts. And air pollution from power plants, particularly, cooks in the summer sun to create smog and ozone pollution…
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