People are finding new ways to cut energy use and costs

YOUNGSTOWN – Energy-concious folks keep their thermostats at the warmest tolerable temperature in the summer and the coolest in the winter.

They turn the lights off when leaving a room and unplug appliances that are not used regularly.

But the rising costs of utility bills — in conjunction with the rising costs of everything — have left some people searching for even more ways to conserve energy and money.

Cindy Kobylanski, of Boardman, said she turns on the air conditioner only if the outdoor temperature reaches the high 80s or low 90s, or if the dew point rises significantly, causing intolerable humidity.

For more information, see Thursday’s Vindicator or www.vindy.com.