Lately, it's been hot, really hot, here in New York, so my air conditioner has been running full blast for over a week. Unfortunately, this also means that my gas & electric bill is going to be really high this month. That's why I went to the Energy Star website. It has some very cool tips and tools from the EPA to help you save energy (and money) this summer. For example, did you know that the average family can save up to 20 percent each year on their energy costs, just by following this checklist? Plus, the ENERGY STAR @ home tool has energy-efficient ideas for every room of your house. Check it out, cool down & save.