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2. How ridiculous! A/C companies and ads on tv from the power companies instruct us to set at 78*

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:13 AM

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For years. I’m in South Florida and my a/c is on 10 months a year! Approximately..but we’ve been taking that advice and it’s working out fine.

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DoE Deletes Webpage Instructing People To Lower Thermostat to 78 [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Yesterday OP

They want the grid to fail apparently. I know Putin does Blues Heron Yesterday #1

It's all part of climate change denial. Klarkashton Yesterday #3

N O E F F I N W A Y !!! BaronChocula Yesterday #4

Shouldn't that read "raise thermostat to 78"? Kaleva Yesterday #6

Yeah, now that you mention it. Hassin Bin Sober Yesterday #9

"LOWER TO 78"?! From what---90?! My thermostat in PA is 61, TYVM. ColoringFool Yesterday #7