East Coast, Gas and Power companies say to conserve energy, by setting your thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter. 68 doesn't really do it, unless I walk around in a sweater, so mine is usually set to 74 or 76 if it's really cold. Low 30s and 20s.

My GA Power bill last month was $720.00, for 1 month. And I'm only home like 6 to 8 hrs a day.