Reduce Your Summer Energy Bills Up To 30% by Sam Greyhawk

During the hottest summer months demand for electricity increases substantially. Why? In response to rising temperatures many people turn to their air conditioners. In the hottest, summer months, your AC can be responsible for up to 90% of your monthly utility bill. All that electricity adds up, according to the Department of Energy 11% of all residential electricity is consumed by air conditioning.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is a great way to reduce your electricity usage, and by improving the efficiency of your air conditioner you can significantly reduce your summer electricity bills. How can you improve your air conditioner efficiency? Thanks to new energy efficiency technologies it has never been easier.

Water Based Technologies

The Cool-N-Save, from Greenway Designs, uses "flash evaporated" water to improve the efficiency of your existing air conditioner. Cool-N-Save releases an ultra-fine mist into the air surrounding your AC unit. Through the process of adiabatic saturation the Cool-N-Save can reduce ambient temperatures around your AC unit by as much as 30 degrees. According to Tulane University this reduction in ambient air temperature "increases the overall efficiency of an air conditioning system and lowers electricity costs." By improving AC efficiency the Cool-N-Save can reduce your AC load by up to 30%.

Ice Based Technologies

The Ice Bear, from Ice Energy, uses ice to reduce daytime AC loads. While it does use electricity to make ice, the ice used by the Ice Bear is created at night, during off-peak hours. According to Ice Energy their ice based solution can improve AC efficiency by up 95% during the day-time. You can expect up to a 30% overall energy savings using the Ice Bear, according to the Department of Energy.

Saving Money and The Planet

Reducing your electricity usage does more than just save you money, it also helps the planet. Why? Generating electricity in the US is dirty business. In 2006, nearly half (49%) of the country's 4.1 trillion kilowatt hours of electricity used coal as its source of energy. Using less electricity translates into less coal being used. Coal pollutes during the mining process, when transported to the power plant, when stored, and when burned. Help fight global warming by reducing your summer energy usage.