Tuesday, March 6, 2012
People, Turn Your Thermostats Down!
I came across a wonderful article on Grist that covers the importance of programmable thermostats (in addition to other heat saving measures like proper insulation and sealing) when trying to save money on your utility bills. Also, there are several comments below the article that show (through physics!) why you save so much energy when you keep your thermostats down.
The article dropped in 2008, but the data is still sound.
Ask Umbra Article
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This is true. If you’re going to be away of your home for hours or days, it is better to turn down your thermostat. I have heard that each degree drop for an 8 hour period reduces fuel bill about one percent. You’ll be able to go down a couple of degrees and be able to save a lot of money. By remembering to turn the heat down, we’ll be able to keep utility costs and green house gases down, making for a more sustainable home.
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