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Mississippi Power recommends setting thermostats to 78 degrees to save on energy costs.
Adjusting the thermostat 7-10 degrees for eight hours a day can also lead to savings.
The elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions are most vulnerable to extreme heat.
Those without AC should seek air-conditioned spaces and prioritize hydration.
Financial assistance for power bills is available through various programs.
Summer in Mississippi is usually hot, and high humidity can make the world feel like the inside of your clothes dryer halfway through a load. Hot . Muggy. Moist .
Climate control doesn't just reduce temperatures. (That moves makes the environment feel a lot more comfortable on its own.) It's important in other ways