Insight on Energy Savings HVAC Settings

An excerpt from a permaculture design energy audit discussion. Your feeling of room temperature is situational. Save energy by setting your thermostat higher and spending more time outside.Energy Star recommends setting your thermostat to 78 degrees for air conditioning and 70 degrees for heat. This setting saves households $2,200 a year.I prefer cooler temperatures, so I set my thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter. Yet, my body adapts to higher temperatures in the summer. As a result, my HVAC turns on due to inefficiencies in my home.You can do more to create a comfortable home with insulation, airflow, and solar features than with HVAC alone. To learn more about permaculture design, join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/?utm_source=001-l1101a&utm_medium=spreaker&utm_campaign=o0227b&utm_content=why-air-conditioning-set-at-78-degrees#EnergyStar #EnergyEfficient #AirConditioning #SetThermostat--For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/