Clark recently got his power bill and he was pretty stunned by the amount. The country has been hit by a heat wave, and the power grid has been working overtime. As a result, every additional ounce of energy that a power company has to make costs them a lot more than the previous ounces. Plus, energy gets much less efficient when it’s in such high demand. All of this can drive your power bill through the roof. Even worse, if you’re in a multi-story home with an attic, it may feel like parts of your home never get cool. In that case, your attic may not be properly ventilated or insulated. So, what can you do? Well, adding insulation to your attic is the cheapest way to save money on energy costs – in both summer and winter. In the winter, self-installed weather stripping also helps immensely. Zoning is also a great idea during winter, and summer on occasion. The British will usually heat only one room in the house and they save a tremendous amount. So, you’re not just a sitting duck. There are adjustments you can make when the temperatures shoot up or down.