How to Beat Rising Summer Energy Costs

Let's beat rising summer energy costs! Our utility company raised summer electric supply rates by 50%. In this video we share our plan for keeping cool while keeping our summer energy bills under control. //GRAB THE HOME ENERGY SAVINGS BUNDLE WITH 2 FREE BONUSES: https://underthemedian.com/black-friday-bundle/ MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program and several other affiliate programs, as well. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. ○ Ogery Portable Camping Fan:https://amzn.to/4lifhZV ○ Morecore Camping Fan: https://amzn.to/45viqBb ○ Kill-a-Watt Energy Meter: https://amzn.to/3T1dr3R ○ Hybrid Light Solar Lantern: https://hybridlight.com/collections/lanterns/products/the-atlas-600-camping-lantern-charger (Use Code: UTM20 for 20% off) ○ Hybrid Light Mammoth 'Worklight/Flashlight: https://hybridlight.com/products/the-mammoth-multi-light-charger (Use Code: UTM20 for 20% off) //TOOLS AND SERVICES WE RECOMMEND: ○ Mint Mobile: https://www.mintmobile.com/underthemedian ○ Graphic Artist: Our Logo design is by: Sarah Hallam, graphic artist:, contact her at: polaroidsandpens@gmail.com. ○ Mailerlite - https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/53867ca569af5 DISCOUNT, COUPON, AND BROWSER EXTENSIONS WE RECOMMEND: ○ Rakuten: (Cash Back!) https://www.rakuten.com/r/HOPEWA158?eeid=28187 ○ Fetch: (Upload Receipt to Earn Gift Cards): https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralsocial?code=3FUV4U //TIP JAR: Want to send us a special "Thank You" for our content? Here's our PayPal email address: underthemedian@gmail.com 00:00 – Intro: 50% Rate Hike & Our Plan 01:28 – Thermostat Tweaks That Save 2–6% 03:02 – Smart Rules for Using A/C Wisely 04:38 – Our “No A/C Until July” Strategy 06:10 – Zone Cooling & Basement Living 07:45 – Solar-Powered Fan Setup 09:00 – Logging Usage with Our Energy Diary 10:12 – Monitoring with Utility Dashboard 11:35 – Off-Grid Cooking & Summer Heat 13:05 – Phantom Power & Device Habits 14:30 – USB Lights & Solar Lantern Demo 15:55 – Power Outage Prep for Summer //WATCH MORE FRUGAL LIVING VIDEOS: ○ 20 Things We Don't Buy to Save Money (and Never Miss): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ_hia6N-so ○ How We Saved Money Being Frugal for 24 Hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLIX417NP5o&t=640s ○ Easy Frugal Swaps that Really Work to Save You Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr-axbYSlc&t=32s //SHOP OUR E-BOOKS: https://underthemedian.com/shop //COME SAY HI! Our website: https://underthemedian.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/underthemedian/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/underthemedian/ //ABOUT: We're Hope and Larry and we love practical frugality. We raised our four sons, debt-free, including paying cash for our home when our income was well under the national average. For tips on saving money, budgeting, paying off debt, and setting goals (while living with a spirit of joy and abundance), subscribe to us here on YouTube and visit us at our website and on social media. Information on Under the Median represents our opinions only. We are not medical doctors, medical professionals, nutritionists, or investment professionals. All content found on Under the Median is intended for informational purposes only. Please be sure to exercise due diligence and always contact a professional with any questions you may have regarding any information you have seen or heard on our YouTube channel. Use caution when following instructions in this video. The creator and publisher of this video will not be held responsible for any adverse effects that may arise from the use of any method on this channel. //CONTACT: For all inquiries, please use this email: hope@underthemedian.com