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In many parts of the country, cutting heat is impossible. Disregarding the fact that it’s nearly impossible to find enough clothing to stay warm long-term when the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit or so, pipes will start to burst when the indoor temperature falls below freezing as well.

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Sure, you can’t just turn it off where I live. But reducing the temperature somewhat can have a larger than expected impact on heating cost, especially in homes with poor thermal resistance. Personally, I’d cut the cable TV first (and did).

Look, if you're in that sort of climate, just build a rig and start mining coin, and you'll get paid for heating your place! Can't beat that.

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