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Erin Bendig

The Best Temperatures to Set Your Thermostat

Thermostat with money in front of it.

With more AI data centers installed, increased drilling and energy demand from prolonged weather patterns, energy bills continue to increase. On average, your electric bills are 5.5% higher than they were last year; however, some areas have seen spikes of up to 18%.

While you can’t control the cost of energy, there are several things you can control to lower your overall energy bill in both the summer and winter months. These range from simple fixes, such as relying more heavily on fans, or extensive upgrades, like installing a heat pump.

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