Summertime can get pretty hot in Highland Park, Texas with degrees getting up into the high 90s. So how do you stay cool without leaving the air conditioning on all the time? The U.S. Department of Energy says that cooling and heating use almost half of the energy in a typical American household. But we are happy to tell you that there are ways to avoid hiking up your utility bills and using too much energy. Motorized blinds and shades together with lighting control will help you battle against a sweltering summer. Here are some ways that Lutron motorized shades and automated lighting can keep you comfortable this season and even save some money and energy in the process.