 As you heard, it is going to be hot again today. The heat index expected to hit 110 degrees. In this heat, there are some things you can do to reduce the strain on the electric grid and also save money on your electric bill. Talon Sachs with BGE says you can start by managing the thermostat. We recommend that you set it at about 78 degrees. But Sachs admits that might not work for everyone. But even if you can adjust it about 3 to 4 degrees, you could save energy and money this summer.