 Talon Sachs with BGE says you can start by managing the thermostat. We recommend that you set it at about 78 degrees. But Sachs admits that might not work for everyone. But even if you can adjust it about 3 to 4 degrees, you could save energy and money this summer. There are other things you can do, too, like closing window blinds and shades and turning on ceiling fans to keep the air circulating. And those appliances? Turn them off. Ovens, stoves, and dishwashers. And that even goes for dryers when you're doing laundry.