Westerville residents reluctant to turn up their thermostats during the current heat wave are getting a little involuntary ...

Misreading the guide, it may seem that Energy Star is suggesting starting your day with the thermostat set at 78°F or higher, ...

To stay comfortable while saving money, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends the best AC setting in summer is 78 degrees ...

Energy companies in Florida, Maryland and Missouri also recommend thermostats at 78 degrees during summer months. Not many people follow this recommendation, as a 2021 Consumer Reports survey showed.

This means if it’s 100 degrees outside, most homes will only get down to around 80 degrees, WBRC reported. So when you’re setting your thermostat while you’re home or away, you’ll want to ...

FPL suggests increasing the thermostat by one degree can save 3-5% on ... indices look to be peak to near 100," the National Weather Service Jacksonville warned in its forecast for May 16-May 19.

During a widespread heat wave, the ideal thermostat setting depends on individual comfort, health conditions, home insulation, other cooling methods, and budget. While 78 degrees is often cited as ...

In a statement to the Free Press last year, DTE Energy recommended customers set their thermostat to 78 degrees and raise it a few degrees when they're not home. Every degree raised is a 1% to 3% ...