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Kathryn Pomroy

10 Ways to Cut Your Utility Bill and Stay Cool

A dad and two kids sit on a couch in front of a fan.

Temperatures are heating up. In fact, scientists are now warning that 2024 could surpass heat records for the second year in a row. That’s saying a lot, as 2023 was the warmest year on record. Typical residential customers' monthly electricity bills are forecast to average $173 this summer, up from$168 last year, according to the latest estimates from the Energy Information Administration.  

With nearly 20 million households behind on their utility bills, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, you may be wondering how to stay ahead and save money on your summer energy bills. 

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