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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whoa! This is my response to my upcoming electric bill which is projected to be $275! Yipes, that's $132 above my average bill. What is going on?
More of us are staying at home, which means we're using more energy.
According to USA TODAY, with more people spending more time at home, a third of US households could see their power bills climb 10% to 15% higher this summer.
What can you do besides turning up the thermostat and sweating it out?
Shut your windows, blinds, and curtains to keep the sun and heat out.
Change your air filters. The dirtier the filter gets, the harder the air will run trying to work its way through it, the more your bill.
Check your windows and doors to make sure you're not air conditioning the neighborhood.
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