Although it is harmful to the environment I would find it very hard to part with the gas heating in my household. Bundling up with many extra layers is always an option but I have always found it extremely uncomfortable to wear more than the necessary amount of clothes in my house. Although this is certainly a luxury, it's one close enough to my basic comforts that makes me reluctant to part with it. I think in the future when (I am financially able to) I would definitely consider looking into extremely efficient heating options so that the need for a warm living space doesn't have to come at the cost of the environment.

Hey Peter! I understand your displeasure with the thermostat however I would like to advocate for just turning down the temperature by a few degrees. Just three degrees can save a good amount of money every month as well as save a ton of electricity. Here in the bay area you can save 10% on a hundred dollar gas bill by just lowering the temperature by a barely noticeable three degrees. Check out this article to learn more: http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/bl … 3-degrees/