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Where should you set your thermostat during Denver’s extreme cold?

Jan 16, 2025, 5:19 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2025, 6:37 pm

You’ve likely heard that Denver is about to get real cold, reaching as low as -20 degrees when factoring in wind chill. So, what should you do with your thermostat?

The last time Denver got this cold was in 2022, and folks in Denver may also remember the natural gas bills that followed… They weren’t pretty!

So Xcel Energy has shared some tips to not only keep your house warm, but also to help you not see those outrageous bills we saw three years ago… Xcel recommends bundling up before you crank up the thermostat, and keeping the heat setting to between 65 and 70 degrees while at home and 58 degrees while away. Drapes and blinds should be open to the sun during the day to let heat in, and closed at night to keep that heat inside.

Also, this may seem like common sense, but when you have oblivious kiddos like I do, it’s worth mentioning that you should keep outside doors closed as much as possible too!

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Where should you set your thermostat during Denver’s extreme cold?