Nevada is headed for extreme heat this week. Here's optimal AC temp
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News Sports Business Life Real Estate Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals WEATHER Nevada is headed for extreme heat this week. Here's optimal AC temp Jalen Williams Carly Sauvageau USA TODAY NETWORK Aug. 3, 2026, 11:01 a.m. PT After a triple-digit weekend, Reno is headed for more hot days this week with a heat advisory on Wednesday and an extreme heat watch Thursday through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Adding to this, As Northern Nevadans get through this hot week, they may be worried about summer energy bills, people across the state may be wondering what is the optimal temperature to set their air conditioning.
Meanwhile, Experts say finding the right setting for your unit can keep you cool this summer without hitting your wallet too hard.
Notably, Here's a look at how to keep things cool, and maybe keep your electric bills down, too.
As per the latest buzz, Nighttime: Set the thermostat in a more optimal range when you are asleep or if you leave home for an extended period, around 67 degrees.
In further updates, DTE Energy recommends that customers set their thermostat to 78 degrees , and raise it a few degrees when they're not home. Every degree raised is a 1% to 3% cost savings on energy bills, DTE shared.
On top of that, Residents should aim to keep the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures as small as possible to save the most money, the U.S. Department of Energy says."You can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees for eight hours a day from its normal setting. The percentage of savings from setback is greater for buildings in milder climates than for those in more severe climates," the DoE shared. "The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be."
In the summer, with central air conditioning, keep your house warmer than normal when you are away, and set the thermostat to a setting as high as is comfortable for you when you are at home and need cooling and to ensure humidity control if needed, the DoE shared.
Source: Reno Gazette Journal