6. Stop Freezing in the Summer
Do you hate it when an overambitious air conditioner makes you don sweaters and long johns on a hot August day? Besides helping with appropriate dress, a mellow approach to climate control can help your wallet and the planet too. The average single family home costs over $600 to heat and cool each year and emits nearly 13,000 pounds of carbon dioxide in the process.
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Start by dressing appropriately and mellowing out on the climate control by a degree or three. Of course, there are other ways to save energy, money and pollution while gaining, rather than giving up, quality of life. One is to purchase a programmable thermostat for $25 and set it to ease down during work and sleep hours.
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On average, Americans keep their homes at 74 degrees in the summer. If you can go warmer than 74 and still stay comfortable, report your temperature below and see the positive impact.
