Two San Antonio Police East Side SAFFE officers went beyond the badge to help a grandmother and her two granddaughters who were living in a home without AC.

Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue.

Unbearable is how those living at Wheatley Park Senior Living describe their living conditions without working air conditioning.

Tenants at Wheatley Park Senior Living say they’ve dealt with AC issues for two years.

Refrigerants are chemical fluids that have made air conditioning and refrigeration possible, but they are hundreds or even thousands of times more powerful at warming the planet than carbon dioxide, the most notorious greenhouse gas.

The AC may be running up a doozy of a power bill this summer, but simple changes to your laundry routine can help shrink that bill.

A free program is helping low-income residents keep cool and save on energy bills.

San Antonio Pets Alive’s need for fosters continues as AC repairs are expected to take three weeks.

There's never a good time for your home's air conditioner to go out, but this summer could be the worst. Some simple maintenance can help keep it humming and cooling.

In this triple-digit heat, the inside of your car can get stifling hot. The first step to cooling it off quickly is to get moving, according to auto experts.

Gas prices are soaring and so is the heat but turning down the AC in your car could be hurting your wallet.

At least three West Side shopping centers have been dealing with similar issues of theft and vandalism. The small crimes are costing owners and tenants thousands of dollars.

Guests at a North Side hotel had to evacuate after an AC unit caught fire in one of the hotel rooms early Wednesday morning, the San Antonio Fire Department said.

As summer shifts to fall, September is prime time to land seasonal deals. Consumer Reports found sale prices on some its top-rated products.

Beat the heat with this mini portable AC

When there is an emergency in San Antonio, our first responders are on it. Sometimes they can be there for hours enduring the South Texas heat with no water, food or access to restrooms.

A hot summer day is not the time you want you air conditioning to break down. And running it on overdrive all summer makes that even more likely to happen.

As summer temperatures heat up, so do the numbers and risk of fires linked to window air conditioner units. Diligent maintenance and proper electrical setups are key, experts say.

Meals on Wheels San Antonio has been working to ensure local seniors are safe and cool during these dangerously hot days.

A shortage in air conditioning parts is impacting Texans as the summer heats up and the AC units crank up.

It’s why CPS Energy is expecting another high energy demand day on Tuesday and is asking residents to reduce their electricity demand to avoid rolling brown- or black-outs. (CPS Energy)High energy demand days happen a few days each summer when demand for electricity is highest, and they typically occur 3p.m. What to do on high energy demand days:) requesting you to reduce energy demand during certain hours. Pay attention to messaging from Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT requesting you to reduce energy demand during certain hours. Set programmable thermostats to higher temperatures when no one is homeIf home, use fans to feel 4° to 6° cooler.

CPS Energy has provided helpful tips on inexpensive actions that can help you save energy money during the summer and winter months. Keep out of the sun and hot air by making sure your windows and doors are closed tightly. Wrap an old water heater with an insulation jacket to decrease its heat loss. This will reduce the amount of energy needed to heat the water and save on your water expenses as well. Install a low-flow showerhead or faucet aerator to not only save water, but to reduce water heating costs.

If youre spending more time at home working, cooking and staying cool, that can scorch a hole in your wallet. Tips to save money on your electric bill this summer amid COVID-19 pandemicCPS Energy recommends you set your thermostat between 78 and 80 degrees in summer. A programmable thermostat can help, and so can a smart thermostat. Some smart thermostats also offer wireless temperature sensors that detect motion in a room, Wroclawski said. In the kitchen, using a toaster oven or microwave costs less than using the big oven.