Answer to Our June Poll is Here! + MORE

Give your air conditioner some time off this summer. There’s no better way to cool down than taking a trip to a refreshing swimming hole.
Here’s a list of places all across the Lone Star State that will help you beat the heat.
1) Schlitterbahn
This isn’t just a waterpark—it’s THE waterpark…

At the beginning of every month, we ask our readers to answer a question on our blog about energy efficiency and savings, new technology, and more. Past polls have asked about monthly  electricity usage, top tips for pool efficiency, etc. We’ve even thrown out some fun questions, like what is your favorite Super Bowl snack (pigs in a blanket for me!)  The latest and greatest poll is always on the right side of our blog’s home page, so check it out!
Last month we asked how you can keep your AC efficient:
 

 
Once again, you guys did awesome! Thirty-three percent of you selected 10% — the correct answer! Good job!
We have another poll up this month…

Hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1 and if you live on the Gulf Coast, you know what this means: it’s time to stock up on bottled water and nonperishable food, get your flashlights ready with extra batteries, and make sure your first aid kit is ready to go. But you may want to go a step further when preparing for this year’s storm season– you may want to invest in a generator to provide temporary power for your home and appliances in case of an outage…