Heck, with 12% humidity in the Phoenix Valley 72 wouldn’t even be comfortable. We go in and out some during the day, so at our house in the Phoenix Valley we have the thermostat at 78 degrees. If that feels too warm, we turn on a ceiling fan and drink some ice water.
We are on the annualized APS plan and pay $280 a month. We keep the house at 76 in the summer and 70 in the winter. My husband has severe health issues. On oxygen 24/7 and a ventilator at night.
I just love getting nasty letters from APS telling me I spend $600 more a year than my neighbors for electricity.
But all his medical equipment uses it.