Ohio’s humid Hades summers are hell on your energy bill. And the heat ticks up at the worst possible time, when summer work in Athens has dwindled to a trickle and your bank account has dried up like a California reservoir. And any money you’ve got, you prefer to lay on the bar to cool your throat and hang with your friends. As it is, you’ll be stretched to pay the rent on your Athens apartment. No fear. Check out This Old House’s energy saving tips this summer.
Simple Savings
Top of the list? Clean that air conditioner filter to improve cooling efficiency. While some tips are more money intensive (like convincing your landlord to install a programmable thermostat, yeah right!) others are simply practical, like running a fan instead of the air conditioner. As the blog points out, the average household spends more than $90 to keep cool during the summertime. Be smart and save. Your bank account will love you for it.