This blog was authored by NRDC’s Sarah Street.
As the climate continues to warm, days of extreme heat are becoming more and more common each summer. And with higher temperatures comes higher energy use, increasing stress on our power grid—and your wallet too. But don’t sweat it! By implementing just a few easy tips and switches, you can beat the heat and keep your energy bill from rising to extremes as high as the thermometer readings.
Energy efficiency helps to avoid or reduce energy waste so that you can run your AC, a load of laundry, the vacuum, and turn on your lights all while using less energy. That means more money in your wallet, less strain on the grid and infrastructure, and a healthier planet. The benefits are countless.
So, what can you do this summer to cash in on the benefits of energy efficiency?
