Years ago, I remember reading something about setting your thermostat to X degrees in order to conserve energy and still maintain a comfortable temperature in the house. Well, I think "ideal" and "comfortable" mean different things to different people, and in different climates. For example, where I live, "ideal" and "comfortable" may mean keeping the internal humidity level as low as possible, which means running the A/C to keep circulating cooler, drier air.
Also, there is the energy conservation consideration. What temperature are you willing to tolerate for the sake of energy conservation? Plus, is that temperature healthy or optimal for your children?
What if your home is not so new? While it's easy to suggest having the central air/heating system and A/C unit replaced, that's an expensive venture. We've recently had both replaced in our home, and we've followed our insurance adjuster's sound advice on insulation and venting under the eaves for optimum air circulation.
As for the utility bills - I hear you there! We switched providers on the basis of proposed lower electric rates; but, after a little over a year, we've only seen rates increase. There really isn't anything we can do about that.
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Years ago, I remember reading something about setting your thermostat to X degrees in order to conserve energy and still maintain a comfortable temperature in the house. Well, I think "ideal" and "comfortable" mean different things to different people, and in different climates. For example, where I live, "ideal" and "comfortable" may mean keeping the internal humidity level as low as possible, which means running the A/C to keep circulating cooler, drier air.
Also, there is the energy conservation consideration. What temperature are you willing to tolerate for the sake of energy conservation? Plus, is that temperature healthy or optimal for your children?
What if your home is not so new? While it's easy to suggest having the central air/heating system and A/C unit replaced, that's an expensive venture. We've recently had both replaced in our home, and we've followed our insurance adjuster's sound advice on insulation and venting under the eaves for optimum air circulation.
As for the utility bills - I hear you there! We switched providers on the basis of proposed lower electric rates; but, after a little over a year, we've only seen rates increase. There really isn't anything we can do about that.
How to Conserve Energy at Home
October 29, 2008 - 6:55pmThis Comment
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