{"id":3869,"date":"2024-05-24T06:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=3869"},"modified":"2024-05-21T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:53:43","slug":"summer-cooling-degrees-equal-dollars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/summer-cooling-degrees-equal-dollars\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Cooling Degrees Equal Dollars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Cooling to Keep Your Electricity Bills Low <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OH-cooling-costs-summer-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cooling costs will probably be high this summer! Learn what you can do to cut your AC use but still stay comfortable.\" class=\"wp-image-3882\" title=\"Cooling Tips to Keep Your Electricity Bills Low\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OH-cooling-costs-summer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OH-cooling-costs-summer-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OH-cooling-costs-summer-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OH-cooling-costs-summer-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OH-cooling-costs-summer.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption><center><em>Summer heat is already stalking into Ohio. Learn how to tame those ferocious cooling costs without paying sky high electricity bills.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is in early swing as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.achrnews.com\/articles\/154559-2024-summer-weather-forecast#:~:text=Ohio%20Valley%20and%20Midwest&amp;text=The%20hottest%20periods%20will%20be%20late%20July%20and%20early%20August,including%20some%20tornadoes%20and%20derechos.\">hot temperatures blow northwards<\/a> from Texas. With record heat already on the way, summer cooling is probably going to cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/\">Ohio energy<\/a> consumers more on their monthly bills. In fact, you may already be feeling your wallet overheating. So, to help  we\u2019re going to cover a few ways electricity customers can keep cool without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Temperatures Will Rise &#8211; So Should Yours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to save money on your air conditioning is to use it less. And that involves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkbn.com\/news\/local-news\/will-electric-bills-rise-with-temps-as-we-turn-on-the-ac\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">turning your thermostat up<\/a> a little bit. Even one or two degrees can keep your air conditioning from working around the clock. You can lower the temperature back down during the night when temperatures are cooler outside. By running your AC less, you\u2019ll use less electricity. Additionally, make sure all vents, filters, and condensers are clean, free from debris, and not blocked. This will improve the circulation in your home, leading to a much more efficient system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Block Out The Sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An eclipse isn\u2019t the only thing that can block out the sun. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/energy-efficient-window-coverings\" rel=\"nofollow\">Drapes and blinds<\/a> are great ways to keep the sun out of your home. By blocking the sun, you can prevent additional heat transfer into your home. And by keeping that extra heat out your home, you can decrease the amount of time your air conditioning needs to run, saving you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Seal Your Windows And Doors Aids Cooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding weather stripping and sealants to your doors and windows can keep out the humid, warm air from leaking into your home. Older homes are especially prone to aging windows and door seals which no longer work as effectively. Weather stripping is easy to install yourself. Plus it can increase your savings and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Save on cooling your Ohio home this summer with these great energy-efficiency tips.\" class=\"wp-image-3881\" title=\"Ohio electricity rates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cooling-Tip-Save-More-On-Summer-bills.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption><center><em> Use these tips to improve your home&#8217;s energy efficiency to save more money on your AC cooling bills.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Save Money With A New Electricity Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The shoulder months are almost over. That means we\u2019re in the last few weeks where you can take advantage of low electricity rates. Saving money on your electricity rate is the easiest way to save money this summer. It\u2019s easy to shop for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/ohio-electricity-rates-by-city\">rates across Ohio<\/a>. Simply check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/how-ratings-work\">best rated electricity providers,<\/a> compare rates, and make the switch on your time. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/apples-to-apples\">PTC rates<\/a> in Ohio change on June 1st, so take advantage now of a low cost electricity rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Save Dollars With Cheaper Cooling This Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying comfortable shouldn\u2019t break the bank. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/resources\/10-quick-energy-saving-tips\">tons of other tips<\/a> out there that can save you money during the summer months. Additionally, be sure to check out other ways you can save on your electricity bills. You can find resources, plans, and more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\">www.ohenergyratings.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cooling to Keep Your Electricity Bills Low Summer is in early swing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":3880,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false},"categories":[9,48,104,67],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3869"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3869"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3885,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3869\/revisions\/3885"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}