Entering the thermostat setpoints is very important for developing base values, and base usages, which in turn develops more accurate modeling and saving results. It's one of the best ways to true up your modeling.

Even if you are not recommending that the homeowner reset their thermostat, or install a programmable thermostat, the setpoints should be entered for every job.

If the home does not have a programmable thermostat where you can see the setpoints, ask the homeowner what temperature they like to keep the home in both winter and summer (if there is a cooling load). Also ask them if the temperature varies at night or when they are away.

This is extremely important if you are using "no bills" or "simple bills" as the choice for utility bills.

Some of the efficiency programs do not allow thermostat setpoints to be a recommended measure. This is because it is a behavioral measure for the homeowners and there is no guarantee that the homeowners will keep the new setpoints. However, it is still very important to fill out the setpoints in the input screens so the proper base values can be calculated. Then simply decline the measure for the improved values. See also Programmable Thermostats.