Does energy conservation mean I have to turn my thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer and, in doing so, live in some discomfort to save energy?
Absolutely not! Energy conservation does NOT have to mean living in discomfort to save energy. Sensible energy conservation is the normal approach; what this means is that comfort is not sacrificed to save energy and reduce your energy costs. For example, leaving a window wide open in the dead of winter to bring fresh air into a home is not considered sensible; there are more energy efficient means of bringing fresh air into a home such as by utilizing an air-to-air heat exchanger.
