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Chill smarter this summer.

You don't have to be uncomfortable to be efficient. You just have to be a little smarter about when and how you run the things you're already running.

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Summer Savings Calculator

Select your monthly energy bill and the hacks you plan to use — see how much you could save this summer.

Your average monthly energy bill

$ 150 /mo

Hacks you'll actually do this summer

Pre-cool before peak hours

Saves 3–6% on cooling

Shift loads to off-peak hours

Saves 5–10% on shifted use

Set AC smarter, not colder

Saves ~3% per degree raised

Water heater to 120°F + vacation mode

Saves 4–8% on water heating

Clean refrigerator coils

Saves 2–5% on fridge energy

Set fridge & freezer temps correctly

Saves 2–4% on fridge energy

Flip ceiling fans counterclockwise

Raises comfort threshold 4°F — saves 3–8% on cooling

Estimated annual savings

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How to Chill Smarter This Summer (And Keep More Money in Your Pocket)

It pays to play it cool this summer. Literally. You don't have to be uncomfortable to be efficient. You just have to be a little smarter about when and how you run the things you're already running.