(Idaho Power Notification, June 26, 2025; Cover Image Credit: Idaho Power)
Sizzling summer days are around the corner, but you can keep cool while managing your energy use. Beat the heat and stay comfortable with these energy-saving tips.
Check your thermostat setting to align with your comfort and budget. In the warmer months, each degree you raise your thermostat can reduce cooling costs by 2 to 3%.
Use ceiling fans, floor fans, and box fans instead of reducing the A/C temperature. Fans can make you feel 4 degrees cooler and help maintain comfort in occupied rooms. Remember—fans cool people not rooms — so switch the fans off when the room is unoccupied.
Close windows and blinds during the day or when you’re away, especially on the east- and west-facing sides. If safe, open your windows at night or in the morning to let in cooler air.
For more ways to save energy, visit idahopower.com/save.
