We live about 1.5 miles (as the crow flies) from the ocean, so we get a great breeze. If it is not blowing we use fans. Every summer I swear I will get a room air conditioner the next year, but I don't. Too many of my friends complain about their electric bills hitting $500 - $800.00. We do fine - we travel a lot, and when it is really hot in the afternoon we go to movies.