As summer approaches, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is offering low- to no-cost energy-efficient cooling tips to beat the heat. The EPA says the typical U.S. household spends almost 20% of its utility bills on cooling, but it can significantly lower that amount. “You can save energy, save money, and help fight climate change,” it says in an announcement slated for tomorrow. Its Energy Star program, which it co-runs with the Department of Energy, offers more than a dozen tips such as using a programmable thermostat. Click here to read a full list of tips and watch “how-to” videos to prepare for the summer months!












