Savvy Shopper: Finding some cool savings in the summer heat Sean Fields Despite the love, I have enough objectivity to know that the Summer heat is less than ideal. While I would possibly lower nature's thermostat if I could, it’s probably best that this kind of power rests with a higher authority! At the same time, there’s air conditioning to get us past the rough patches. To make the most of this blessing, I thought I would offer some tips on getting more comfortable for less money. Generally, two key elements for beating high temperatures include lowering an AC's load and improving AC efficiency.