Tips to keep your home cool this summer as energy bills reach record highs

Summer is here and temperatures are going up — for many, monthly energy bills are too.

Home electricity bills are expected to reach their highest average rate in over 10 years, according to a study from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA). $784 is the estimated cost for energy bills this summer period.

Many Hampton Roads residents will be cranking the AC here pretty soon too. Meteorologist Myles Henderson forecasted a significant pattern of heat and humidity for next week. Highs will linger in the mid 90s all week long — heat indices will range between 100-110…

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