Summer officially arrives this month, bringing with it heat and the potential for higher electric bills. We asked MTE’s EnergyPros to share their best advice for managing energy costs without sacrificing comfort.

It’s cold outside! This means your heating and air conditioner works harder and uses more electricity to keep you warm and comfortable. Let us explain why your energy use rises when the temperature outside goes down. Your heating and air conditioner — called an HVAC system — uses forty to sixty percent of your monthly electricity. This means your electric bill can go up depending on how hot or cold the outside temperate was.