If you’ve got your AC cranked to stay cool this summer, you’re definitely not alone. A new study conducted by electricity experts at Texas Electricity Ratings, showed that Georgia ranked among the states spending the most to stay cool this summer.
What are the stats?
Look, we know it’s hot outside. With temperatures in the upper 90s most days and even a 100-year daily record at the end of June, there’s no denying we’re in for a sweaty summer. And people in Georgia are definitely paying the price for it. Literally.
A study by Texas Electricity Ratings shows that Georgians will pay an average of $201.47 each month this summer to keep their homes cool. That’s an increase of $72.88 each month to stay cool. This is a huge increase in spending. For reference, on average throughout the rest of the year, Georgians spend about $128.60 on their electricity bills.
This makes Georgia the U.S. state with the 5th highest increase in electric bills in the summer. We come in right after Oklahoma, which will pay about $74.28 extra every month. However, Oklahoma’s bills start lower than Georgia’s, so they’ll only be paying a total of $189.99 per month. That’s $11.48 less than the average Georgia electric bill.
How else can we beat the heat?
It might feel like there’s no way to beat the heat, but thankfully there are plenty of fun ways to stay cool this summer in Atlanta. You can enjoy one of the ATL’s best pools, including a ton of amazing hotel and rooftop pools, or you can rent your very own pool by the hour!
There are also tons of delicious spots to grab ice cream to beat the heat! And you can check out this amazing list of other fun ways to stay cool in the ATL here!
Stay cool this summer, Atlanta!