So since the flooding of three weeks ago we have been under the influence of that good old summer time hazy, hot and humid weather pattern. According to
USA.com's weather data page our region ranks as one of the cheapest when it comes to cooling costs. Of course that might have something to do with the fact that we generally don't have that many days requiring cooling off from! On the other hand, we are also near the top of the heap when it comes to heating costs. Again, not surprising given our upstate New York winters!
According to USA.com, the Heating Cost Index and the Cooling Cost Index are indicators of the
relative heating and cooling cost of an area. They are calculated based
on the average temperate and duration of the hot and cold days for the
area. Please note, the actual heating cost and cooling cost are also
dependent on other factors specific to individual residences such as the
size of the house, the insulation condition, and the equipment
efficiency, etc.
Here is the data they offer about our region.
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