Refrigeration chemicals are a nightmare for the climate. Experts say alternatives must spread fast
Refrigerants are chemical fluids that have made air conditioning and refrigeration possible, but they are hundreds or even thousands of times more powerful at warming the planet than carbon dioxide, the most notorious greenhouse gas.
CPS Energy issues high energy demand alert for Sept. 1, explains why ACs canโt keep up with extreme heat
Itโs why CPS Energy is expecting another high energy demand day on Tuesday and is asking residents to reduce their electricity demand to avoid rolling brown- or black-outs. (CPS Energy)High energy demand days happen a few days each summer when demand for electricity is highest, and they typically occur 3p.m. What to do on high energy demand days:) requesting you to reduce energy demand during certain hours. Pay attention to messaging from Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT requesting you to reduce energy demand during certain hours. Set programmable thermostats to higher temperatures when no one is homeIf home, use fans to feel 4ยฐ to 6ยฐ cooler.
20 simple and inexpensive ways to save on your energy bill
CPS Energy has provided helpful tips on inexpensive actions that can help you save energy money during the summer and winter months. Keep out of the sun and hot air by making sure your windows and doors are closed tightly. Wrap an old water heater with an insulation jacket to decrease its heat loss. This will reduce the amount of energy needed to heat the water and save on your water expenses as well. Install a low-flow showerhead or faucet aerator to not only save water, but to reduce water heating costs.
Simple moves can ease scorching utility bills
If youre spending more time at home working, cooking and staying cool, that can scorch a hole in your wallet. Tips to save money on your electric bill this summer amid COVID-19 pandemicCPS Energy recommends you set your thermostat between 78 and 80 degrees in summer. A programmable thermostat can help, and so can a smart thermostat. Some smart thermostats also offer wireless temperature sensors that detect motion in a room, Wroclawski said. In the kitchen, using a toaster oven or microwave costs less than using the big oven.