The summer of 2012 will likely be a hot one. Ya think?

Here it is mid June and already a summer pattern has emerged that forebodes a hot summer yet to come. At 9:30 AM, the thermometer already reads 80 degrees Fahrenheit! The forecast for the coming week calls for highs of 91F, day after day. No rain is in the forecast and so the moderate drought conditions will persist. One has to wonder just how bad things will get.

So far this spring, I’ve been able to avoid running the AC. As you can see by the graph of electrical usage, I’ve managed to stay below 500 kilowatts for each the spring months. It’s been really nice not having large electric bills to have to address at the end of each month as a result. However, with really hot weather in the offing, I’ll be forced to make a choice; either turn on the AC or move to the basement. Hmmm, think I’ll opt for the latter.