Interesting article, thanks for posting the link.

But I could never do it. The a/c protects my art collection and pup (an Arctic breed).

DC is barely tolerable with a/c. Opening the windows would also let in a lot more city noise, and pollen.

There's good reason British Embassy detailees in DC, pre-a/c, got hardship pay.

The weight loss component will get peops' attention. Fewer carbs as well as fewer calories?


“We spent an entire summer getting to know our kids by sitting outside trying to keep our electricity bill down,” said Ms. Holmes, who estimated that the family saved $2,100 last summer; they are repeating the experience this year. “It was very therapeutic and we got closer. We also got thinner — all of our diets changed because we were eating a lot of grilled food. And by the time fall came around, with the change in the economy, we had learned to live off less.