Recently, a number of news articles have highlighted a 2009 recommendation from ENERGY STAR on using programmable thermostat settings to save energy. While 78 degrees was used as an example on the ENERGY STAR website, a recent statement by ENERGY STAR says, “In order to save energy, the ENERGY STAR website recommends owners of programmable… Continue Reading HVAC in the News: Should I really set my thermostat to 78 degrees?