With the first cold snap of the season in Rhode Island, you might have turned to your thermostat on Friday morning (Oct. 10) to heat up your house.

But what temperature should you set your thermostat to? Low sixties? 68? In the 70s?

While there is certainly room for personal preference, the Department of Energy does have an official answer to the question.

What to set your thermostat to in winter

The Department of Energy's recommendation is to set your thermometer to 68 degrees during the winter. However, Ram Narayanamurthy, deputy director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office, told USA TODAY that anywhere near 70 degrees is a safe bet.

How to avoid overheating your house in winter

No matter how cold it gets, it's still important to balance heat and cold wh

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