Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Brian Wheeler from Consumers Energy recently joined WKHM during the oppressive stretch of heat to let us know how to finesse that thermostat and save some money:

The “Wheeler trick” on running your air conditioner so you don’t drive it into oblivion:

Consumers Energy has a storm team looking out for nasty weather conditions. If you lose power, make sure to have a plan, says Wheeler: