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Lower the temperature settings for heating to 68° F.
- Lowering the temperature settings of your heat management controller will cause your heating system to use less energy and is a worthwhile consideration in circumstances where there is little impact to comfort, or where clothing and other adjustments are preferable by the home's occupants.
- Turning your thermostat lower by 10 degrees for a few hours during the nighttime will help you see an energy use reduction of 5 to 15 percent per year on your bill.*
*U.S. Department of Energy
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1Install and program a smart thermostat to your HVAC equipment.
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?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.
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How should I maintain my equipment to make sure it operates efficiently?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.
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Are there other low cost ideas to save money in addition to my Action Plan?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.
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How do I operate my programmable thermostat?For a good overview of how to set and operate your thermostat, visit https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats