Yeah, it’s pretty hot out there
Oakland Press - Some energy saving tips offered by DTE Energy include raising the thermostat four to five degrees while at home and 10 degrees higher when away from home; avoid using major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines dryers and pool filters

Power suppliers brace for demands of heat wave in Eastern Connecticut
Norwich Bulletin - Dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, pool filters, pool heaters and dehumidifiers should be used at night when possible. Do not use your dishwasher’s drying cycle. Cook outside on a charcoal or gas grill. This will save electricity and keep the

Dorms under construction at two area campuses
Daily Star - Minor projects include repaving the lower section of Hartwick Drive the main drag to campus, off West Street standard renovations to residence halls, repairing cement stairways and replacing swimming pool filters, said Rob Clark, director of

Residents asked to conserve energy; Gov. Rell opens state parks and
Norwich Bulletin - Turn off pool filters until after 8 p.m. Also, to combat the heat today and Wednesday, Gov. M. Jodi Rell has ordered all state parks and beaches will be open for free. The state beaches that will be open are Long Island Sound, Rocky Neck in East Lyme