To Run the AC, or Not to Run the AC?</h1> <article> <h1>To Run the AC, or Not to Run the AC?</h1> <p>Andrea Aker — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:02:53 +0000</p> Q: My friend turns his air-conditioning off when he goes to work, goes on vacation or plans on being out of the house for more than a few hours. It gets up to 100 degrees in his house. Is he really saving money on his electric bill? A: Coincidentally, as this is written, the air-conditioning is off here at the Valley 101 offices on the No. 9 parapet of the Dark Tower. 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