Set your thermostat for savings

• Lower your thermostat temperature. Every one degree results in savings of 4-5 percent on your energy bill. For example, lowering from 72 degrees Fahrenheit to 68 degrees Fahrenheit could save you 18 percent. For an average size home, the annual savings would be approximately $150.
• Install a setback thermostat to automatically lower the temperature setting at night or during unoccupied periods. A ten degree setback at night will save 5-15 percent on annual heating costs. For an average size home, the annual savings would be approximately $83.
• Don't put lights by your thermostat.  They can cause the thermostat to have an inaccurate reading.
• Consider a humidifier. Properly humidified air makes your home feel warmer and more comfortable, so you can keep your thermostat setting lower.
• Install ceiling fans. During summer months, set them to go counterclockwise, creating a downdraft and making the room feel 8 degrees cooler. During winter months, set them to go clockwise, recirculating hot air at the ceiling.