Even the most efficient air conditioning unit is still going to draw more power than a piddly electric fan. The electric bills this summer better reflect this because I've gone AC-free in New York City.
This little experiment began with an unseasonably cool summer and evolved into laziness about installing the window unit that I take out every fall to prevent heat loss in the cold months. The nice folks at Discovery Earth asked how I was coping so we put together a slide show that includes some tips for fellow AC-freers.
Several people told me they regularly go without AC. I know I'll never be as strong as they are. Are you going without AC? How are you coping? Or, if you recently bought an ultra-efficient and affordable window unit, please share. I might be too wimpy to try this next summer.
Photo: Breeze please! Credit: Alyssa Danigelis.Tags: Buildings and Structures, Carbon Emissions, Cooling, Energy, Energy Efficiency,
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