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Old 05-14-2018, 02:41 PM   #188 (permalink)
redpoint5
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I always think it is weird when people refuse to accept that air conditioning decreases fuel economy. Which months do you have the highest electricity bill? The summer. Why? The air conditioning.
AC decreases fuel economy when compared to leaving a window open at highway speeds.

Here's my electricity consumption for the year in a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2100 sq/ft house:

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