Cold temperatures may be here to stay in New Jersey.

Wanting to stay warm and comfortable at home can bring stress over the prospect of using too much energy for heating.

Best thermostat temperature in the winter

What is the best temperature setting for a thermostat in the winter? The U.S. Department of Energy recommends 68 degrees.

Ram Narayanamurthy, deputy director of the department's Building Technologies Office, told USA TODAY that temperatures between 68 and 70 degrees are best for heating a house efficiently. Thermostat preferences Readers reveal what temperature they set their thermostat to in winter

Energy-saving tips for winter

The Energy Department said that to save even more energy, people can lower the temperature in their homes when they are asleep or away.

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