August is expected to be a hot month for the entire East Coast, and some electricity companies are calling for energy conservation in order to ensure the energy grid is not overloaded. Using less air conditioning, unplugging unused appliances, and getting more efficient light bulbs are three steps anyone can do to conserve.

"Heat wave cooks eastern part of U.S."
Associated Press
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