BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 3, 2020
When it is hot and humid outside, many people’s first instinct is to take refuge inside and crank their air conditioners up, as far away from the heat as possible. However, this method of beating the heat may exacerbate the problem in the long run. Here are a few ways Mainers can keep cool in an eco-friendly, budget-friendly way.
• Turn on a fan
• Change your lightbulbs
• Close the blinds
• Turn off electronics
• Cook outside
• Stay hydrated
• Install a heat pump for next year