Awnings: Installing home awnings is an effective shading and cooling method and can reduce window glare and sunlight by as much as 94 percent and reduce heat gain by as much as 77 percent.

SPRING TIP: Take a break from your spring cleaning and spend a few minutes reviewing MidAmerican's EnergyAdvantage® programs and our energy-saving tips. You'll find ways to clean up with energy-saving ideas that will cost little or nothing to implement.