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DOE Deletes Thermostat Guide After NYC Mayor’s Call

7/5/2026

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) removed its guide after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cited 75-78 °F range.
The Energy Saver site now shows a “Page not found” message confirming deletion.
Archived guide advised starting at 75-78 °F and lowering thermostat seven degrees when away.
Senators Rand Paul, Rick Scott, Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz and Governor Ron DeSantis called the mayor’s suggestion socialist or communist amid warnings in 26 states.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) removed its guide after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cited 75-78 °F range.
The Energy Saver site now shows a “Page not found” message confirming deletion.
Archived guide advised starting at 75-78 °F and lowering thermostat seven degrees when away.
Senators Rand Paul, Rick Scott, Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz and Governor Ron DeSantis called the mayor’s suggestion socialist or communist amid warnings in 26 states.