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#5: Turn down home-heating thermostats at night.

Thermostat Cost: Nothing
Savings: 2 percent per degree*

Follow these steps below to reduce home-heating costs.
Steps:
  1. Exercise careful thermostat control. It’s a matter of personal preference, but 68 degrees during the day and 55 at night is recommended during cooler months.

  2. If you have a heat pump, turn the thermostat down no more than 10 degrees at night.

*Individual experiences may vary, check with PGE or your retailer for more info.