From PBS NewsHour.

The U.S. government is predicting record demand for power over the next two years. Energy prices are already outpacing inflation, and the changes to subsidies in President Donald Trump’s big bill could raise household energy costs by $100 or more a year in the next decade, according to estimates from consumer groups and think tanks.

There are ways to conserve energy and save money, especially during peak summer heat waves. PBS News’ Tim McPhillips spoke to Courtney Lindwall, a home and tech reporter with Consumer Reports, about what changes consumers can make at home, from purchasing new energy efficient appliances to smaller daily hacks, like how to set your thermostat

Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show.

Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe
PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts
Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG
Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6

Follow us:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews
X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour
Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour