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

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.

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

To find out the most popular setting among Oklahoma households, we want to hear from you. What do you set your AC to during ...

Germany, which fears a shortage of gas, this winter will limit heating in public buildings with a thermostat that will not be able to exceed 19 degrees, announced the Minister of Economy Robert ...

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 ...

You can raise your thermostat by up to 4 degrees by using a fan. Block the sun: Close blinds, ... Updated June 19, 2025 2:05 AM . Living Refinancing for home improvement: ...

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% ...

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.