i'm from bullhead city, arizona.nd my energy bills have doubled from the previous year. >> my name is morgan tate. and i live in silver spring, maryland. i've lived in this area for seven years, and i've never had a summer this hot. >> i'm david hambrick. i am a registered nurse from dallas. today, the heat factor is going to be like 112 or 114, some ridiculous amount. it really affects the medical condition that i have. and so, we've got to run our air conditioner more than normal. >> in previous years i wou run it at about 76. now, i usually will run it at about 80. if it's a really hot day, i will run it at about 82. i tell my daughter, just walk outside and come back in and it'll feel good in here. >> i'm fighting through the disability program, so my wages have been cut in half. and so, trying to manage increases in utilities on less of a salary is extraordinarily difficult. >> i have taken money out of my grocery bill. i've taken money out of my restaurant bill. >> i am planning on renting out a room because th