Minneapolis / Install and Use a Programmable Thermostat

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Instructions:

Program your thermostat to reduce your home’s temperature by 5 degrees when you are asleep or away. Wear a sweater and turning down the heat while you are home to save even more energy. In fact, each degree below 68 will reduce the home heating bill by about 3 percent (State of Minnesota Department of Commerce). (Take a pic of yourself installing the thermostat, or programming one, or wearing a sweater indoors to stay warm).

Points: 10

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