Summer is in full swing, which means you may be using more energy to cool your home than you realize. So in between barbecues, belly flops into the pool, and burning the midnight oil (we wish they were all vacation days), don’t forget to make these simple adjustments around the house to lower summer cooling costs.

If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for ​My Account, our online energy management tool that shows how much energy you are using so you can manage your energy more efficiently. ​If you’re looking for a way to avoid seasonal peaks in your electric bill, consider signing up for Budget Billing, which will divide your payments evenly over the course of the entire year.

Learn more about how to save money and energy by visiting pepco.com/WaysToSave or calling 1-866-353-5798.