Click on the links to the left for specific ideas you can put in place right away, longer-range solutions, and reports on products you can use. The Top 5 energy savers for warm weather 1. Check the ducts. Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory say leakage of conditioned air from broken or disconnected ducts accounts for 20 to 40 percent of energy loss. Repair ducts with mastic or special metallic-backed tape.
Fans can help make the higher temperatures comfortable.
Shade west-facing windows . Use awnings, trellises, shadecloth, or trees to block the sun on the exterior. Inside, draw curtains or use reflective blinds. Add a whole-house fan. It's the least expensive way to cool the mass of your house.