DoE Deletes Webpage Instructing People To Lower Thermostat to 78
Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) removed a webpage that recommended setting home thermostats between 75 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit in summer to save energy. This happened shortly after New York City’s mayor encouraged residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees to avoid overloading the power grid during a heat wave.Key Facts
- The DoE’s removed webpage was part of its "Energy Saver" advice and suggested setting indoor temperatures between 75-78°F during the day.
- The webpage also recommended increasing the thermostat by 7°F when no one is home.
- Other energy-saving tips included weatherproofing homes, using window coverings, and maintaining air conditioners.
- The webpage remained online at least until early July but now shows a “Page not found” error.
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to set AC units to 78 degrees to reduce power demand during a dangerous heat wave.
- Some conservative politicians criticized the mayor’s advice, calling it “socialism” or “communism.”
- Similar thermostat-setting appeals were made in Texas in 2015 to reduce electricity use during heat waves.
- The heat wave has led the National Weather Service to issue Extreme Heat Warnings in 26 states.
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