How much energy savings do you get by turning a thermostat down 5 degrees rather than turning it off completely twice a day on a timer? Live Modern Wed, February 22, 2012 3:31 PM UTC Live Modern Rate Share Pin It Click on the photo to read the full story at Live ModernLive ModernHow much energy savings do you get by turning a thermostat down 5 degrees rather than turning it off completely twice a day on a timer?http://livemodern.com/greenblogs/6f6bdce2ca310826f929833f4a2d7bdf Many of my friends in the U.K. have timers that turn off their heating systems and hot water for hours during the day and again at night. Is it better to do that or to turn down the thermostat by 5 degrees, as I've been told? Read the full story on the original site Live Modern Add a comment Report inappropriate content