Raise the thermostat for cooling to 78° F
Raising the temperature settings of your thermostat will enable your air conditioner to use less electricity, and is a worthwhile consideration in circumstances where there is little impact to comfort.
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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.
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