Thermostat Politics in the Heat | Tech News

Thermostat settings are now a political flashpoint as NYC urges 78°F to save energy during a heat wave—only to face backlash and revelations that the DOE quietly deleted similar guidance. This isn’t new: Energy Star, President Carter, and even Giuliani have promoted the same range for decades to prevent grid overload. The current debate ignores that past allies pushed the same advice—this time, it’s just another culture war talking point. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a26ac259f05ea31