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'Super cooling' means setting your AC higher during off-peak hours. But does it work?

By Ayana Archie

Published July 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM EDT

During summer heat, some turn to "super cooling" their homes by turning the thermostat way down in the morning, and raising it during electricity peak hours, to be energy efficient. But does it work?

Ayana Archie

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