Keeping your home cool while conserving energy can be a tough task, but Alliant Energy is giving residents tips on how to make it possible.

Communications Specialist Chris Caporale says people can do things like turning up the thermostat a couple of degrees to lower the stress on their A-C, close the shades to keep rooms cooler, and use fans to cool people.

Caporale says residents will also need to conserve energy by unplugging unused electronics, not using the TV for background noise, and seal windows and doors.

Caporale says people can visit the Alliant Energy website for more tips.