“I do actually, especially lately with the nice weather. I've been seeing how long I can go without turning on the heat, but it looks like I might be about that time.”

— Carly Prier, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“I do open up the drapes to let the light in because I have good eastern/southern exposure, but I don't have any skylights or solar panels.”

— Frank Miller, dog trainer, McLouth

“Not on purpose. I don't really think about letting the sun in during the day, but I haven't turned on the heat yet. I might consider it once I get the bill.”

— Sam Birchfield, customer service representative, Lawrence

“Yes, of course. In fact I've been designing the house I'm planning to build in North Carolina to take full advantage of the sunlight, natural water flow and precipitation.”

— Michael Hornbuckle, unemployed, Lawrence