• In the summer, set your thermostat between 75 and 78 degrees when at home and above 80 degrees when away.  
  • Turn off ceiling fans when leaving the room. Fans cool people, not spaces. 
  • Install exterior solar screens on windows that receive direct sunlight. 
  • Close shades and drapes during the day. 
  • Turn off bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans 15 minutes after a task is completed.