Some prognosticators are saying this heat wave may be the most extreme in the state in a  couple of years. So what’s a body to do when it feels like “air you can wear”? Alliant’s Mike Wagner says one thing is hiking the setting up on your thermostat a couple of degrees…and don’t forget that fans DO help.

Wagner also suggests you might want to keep tab on the kids and their video games, because of they are being used non-stop while the kids are comfy inside, that can add up towards you next bill as well.