Many people never think about their summer energy usage until that first summertime utility bill arrives. Who knew that warm weather could be so expensive, right? Those who gave no thought to it at first soon get the urge to cut back on all of the sneaky little energy vampires that siphon away the kilowatts even as they sweat out the hottest days of the year. Taming those monster utility bills is all about energy efficiency both great and small. This article covers some of the best ways that you can reduce your energy use during the summer while staying comfortable at the same time.