How much electricity is saved by turning up the thermostat or turning off air conditioning?
A whole lot – heating and cooling draws substantial amounts of electricity. Turning up the thermostat by 10 to15 degrees Fahrenheit during hot days can reduce electricity bills by between five and 15 percent. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, for air conditioners each degree below 78 degrees F increases your energy consumption by eight percent.
Related Questions
- Am I better off turning the thermostat down lower or simply leaving it at the same level, but turning off individual radiators in rooms that I don’t use?
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- How much electricity is saved by turning up the thermostat or turning off air conditioning?
