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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA -- Alliant Energy has several tips on how to reduce energy usage on hot summer days.  

Spokesperson Justin Foss suggests wearing less clothing while at home such as shorts and t-shirts, and turning off ceiling fans when not at home. 

"Re-adjust what you consider cool and maybe crank your thermostat up to 78 to 80, and then just sit around and find a way to stay cool," said Foss. "That's your first and best way to deal with this. Use your air conditioner less."

Foss said you should also re-consider the type of lighting you use.

"You got to remember a lot of those incandescent lights, they put off a lot of heat so turn the lights off," said Foss.  "LED lights don't put off really any heat so they're a good source. "

Foss also recommends making sure home is properly insulated, using appliances such as dishwashers and dryers at night, and adding trees to your landscape.