TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This year, the summer heat in Indiana has soared into triple-digit feels-like temperatures, making it challenging for Hoosiers to stay cool while not spending too much on their electric bills. That’s why Duke Energy is offering these tips to help you save on energy and money during the summer.
Duke Energy tips to save energy and money:
Set your thermostat to the highest comfortable setting:
While most people like to keep their house at around a cool 70 degrees during the summer months, Duke Energy says setting your thermostat even a couple of degrees higher can help save energy and, most importantly, money on your next electric bill.
Duke says to keep in mind that your system will run longer the hotter it is outside, even if your thermostat setting never changes, leading to more energy being used…