According to the Department of Energy up to 48 percent of home energy consumption goes for heating and cooling.
Dialing your thermostat up and down to save some energy can be tedious, so if you’re serious about making every degree count, consider upgrading your thermostat model. A programmable thermostat may be really good and not to expensive if you stick to regular routines, but if you really want to go high-tech, get a smart thermostat. These thermostats, sync with smartphones and tablets so you can control them from anywhere and set heating and cooling schedules using a simple and convenient interface.