air conditioning

With temperatures falling onto the single digits this week, air conditioning may be the last thing on the minds of area residents. However, the waiting list for a popular City of Ypsilanti air conditioner assistance program opens tomorrow. WEMU’s John Stockwell has the details.

It can be expensive to install rooftop solar panels, but they do pay for themselves over time. Not only does it save on energy costs, but a new University of Michigan study says the value of rooftop solar panels will continue to increase. It will also be vital as the climate continues to warm, and we will need more energy to keep cool. WEMU's David Fair was joined by U-M Energy Systems Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Craig to learn more about the research.

Recent, extremely, hot weather means high energy bills and stress on local utilities. Here's what can be done to lower costs and avoid any heat-related…