Lower your heating thermostat to 68° F

Lowering the thermostat will enable your heating system to use less energy, and is a worthwhile consideration in circumstances where there is little impact to comfort.
FAQ
If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Maintaining your equipment will prevent future problems and unwanted costs.
In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.
For a good overview of how to set and operate your thermostat, visit https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats