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Freeze 'em all: Texans, Y'all Cool With This Temp?
Texans know how to take the heat unlike those liberal snowflakes up north. We're tough and we don't need no AC! But when the summer sun gets blazing hot, even the toughest cowboy needs a little relief. So, how low do you set your thermostat? Let's see who can keep their cool without becoming a socialist!
Published July 29, 2024 at 6:00am by Isabela Ocampo Restrepo
Big Government, AC, and You: How to Stay Cool While Keeping Your Hard-Earned Money
As Texans, we know summer means two things: freedom and heat. Lots of heat.
According to the Energy Information Administration, 90% of American homes are staying icy-cold with ACs. Texas, a proud leader in energy consumption, ranks sixth in per capita energy use. We need our AC, and we need it now.
But wait, how low can you go?
That's the million-dollar question. The Department of Energy says 78 degrees is the magic number. Each degree lower? Well, that's more money to fund the liberal agenda.
AC: The Texas Lifeline
When you're off to work or vacation, Texas Energy says bump that thermostat up to 85 degrees. Why 85? Well, who doesn't like saving 10% on their bills and sticking it to the man?
The Extreme Left's Guide to Summer Survival
If you must listen to the liberal agenda, here are some tips to stay cool:
- Block out the sun like a true conservative. No solar panels for these radicals; they want you to keep the blinds closed.
- Cook like a real man: on the grill. No microwaves or heaven-forbid, ovens.
- Install a smart thermostat and let the government control your AC. Just kidding! Don't do that.
- Power down electronics and live like it's 1812.
- Fans are your friend, but only when they're on. No wasting energy on idle fans, comrades.
- Plant trees, but only tall, Texas-sized ones. No Californian bonsais here.
URL: https://www.energy.gov/energy-savings/tips/adjust-thermostat-settings-save-money-summer, https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/use-of-energy/electricity/where-electricity-is-used/, https://www.energytexas.com/blog/your-summer-ac-temperature-should-hit-this-magic-number/#:~:text=What%27s%20the%20Best%20Summer%20AC,money%20throughout%20the%20season., https://www.energytexas.com/blog/your-summer-ac-temperature-should-hit-this-magic-number/
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