Keep the shades down. Sunny windows account for 40% of unwanted heat and can make your A/C unit work 3 times harder.

Replacing a dirty clogged air filter can lower your A/C's energy consumption by 5-15%

Maintain set points on your thermostat for at least 8 hours. If you set it back 7-10 degrees for 8 hour periods you can save 8-10% on heating and cooling.

If severe weather is headed your way make sure to secure your lawn furniture, grills, and outdoor toys. Unsecured items can damage your A/C unit if there are high winds. Also consider covering your unit with a temporary cover.

Switching to LED light bulbs save energy! LED light bulbs use only 2-17 watts of electricity 1/3rd-1/30th of incandescent or CFL bulbs. These light bulbs not only save electricity they remain cool to the touch and last longer than incandescent or CFL bulbs. Common...

A/C units run more efficiently with proper shading. Air in a shaded space is cooler than the surrounding air, meaning the A/C will have an easier time cooling the air.

Each degree you dial below 78 degrees increases your energy consumption by 8%.  And every degree you raise your thermostat equals a 1%-2% of savings on your bill.

Did you know that a build up of .042 inches of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can result in 21% decrease in efficiency?