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Published: 04 August 2025

Created: 04 August 2025

Last Updated: 04 August 2025

When summer heat hits hard, blasting the air conditioner is usually the go-to move, but that comfort comes with a price. With electricity rates rising and inflation squeezing wallets, high energy bills are stressing out nearly 80% of Americans, according to a recent CNET survey. But staying cool doesn't have to mean draining your bank account.

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