Lights Out! Energy Saving Tips to Battle Heat
Current temperatures are cooking the Chicagoland area. Many residents have their AC units cranked on high as a result. That being said, power outages are more likely to occur. Here are some energy saving tips.
With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees or more this week, many area residents will have their AC units cranked up on "chill" to fend off the heat. Yet as an entire neighborhood tries to cool off, a power outage may occur as a result, according to ComEd. Here are some energy saving tips for Thursday: Those in the market for a new air conditioner should look for ENERGY STAR®-qualified air conditioning units, which will be at least 10 percent more efficient than conventional models. It’s a buying decision that can translate into savings of up to $95 per year and also reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, ComEd said in a press release. The electric company also noted that the electric system is performing well. However, the …
