Conserving electricity in the heat wave

In WNWO talks blackout, I explained the connections among heat, air conditioning, peak electricity use, and the risk of blackout.  WOOD-TV shows what air conditioner users can do to reduce electricity consumption and save money in Tame your air conditioner to save cash.

Many in West Michigan have kept their air conditioning running non-stop these past few days, sending electric bills soaring.

Here's to enough people doing this to keep the blackouts away until relief comes on Friday.