Energility

Summer is when home energy use climbs the most, and a few small changes can make a real difference. This roundup has 15 practical tips, from closing drapes on sunny windows to running fans at night to cool the house before bed. Most cost little or nothing, and they add up. Worth a read before the next heat wave.

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How to Save Energy at Home in 2026 | Move.org There are quite a few things you can do to help lower your energy bill and save a little coin. Here's how to save energy at home.

A plan is more than a list of upgrades. It's a roadmap, with each step making the next one more effective.

Energy planning doesn't have to be complicated. Start with one basic.

🎓 As the school year wraps up, summer is the right time to look at how your buildings use energy. Empty hallways and accessible systems make it easier to audit, plan, and complete upgrades before students return. 🏫 Energility works with K–12 districts across Ohio.

🌞 Summer is one of the times home energy use spikes, and most of it goes to keeping things cool. A few small habits can keep you comfortable while reducing your energy use.

Close curtains or blinds during the hottest part of the day, especially on the sides where the sun is streaming in. Run ceiling fans counterclockwise so they push cool air down. And if it cools off at night, open the windows.

Same comfort. Lower bill. Less work for the AC.

An energy plan is a decision-making tool, not just a document. 📋 It tells you where to start, what to fix, what it costs, and what you'll save. For commercial buildings and public facilities, that's the difference between reacting and planning. 💡

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Analysis only matters if it leads somewhere. A good Energy Plan turns what the data shows into prioritized, practical next steps.

Once the data is in, the patterns show up. The biggest opportunities are usually the ones nobody sees until someone looks.

Every meaningful insight about a building starts with good data. Most buildings already have more than they realize.

As we celebrate the unofficial start to summer, let's take a moment to reflect and honor the true meaning behind this holiday.

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day.