I live in central CA and expecting 108 today...Our last electricity bill was close to $300. We live in the country so the water pump and everything else runs on electricity.. We are on a "time of use" schedule least expensive, median cost and most expensive..So what is out schedule get up at 5-6am do what we can, 10 am. shut down most 220 power usage until 9pm. I take a long nap in front of a fan, then I am able to quilt from 9pm until 1-2 am. We do what we can..We have a pool so taking a dip really cools you down.