Ha! THere are a couple dozen things in my life I'd rather not compromise on not matter what the cost will be. Having a cool/cold house when it is hot outside is one of them. Currently have our small house we are living in set this way and the main home on our property that is being remodeled with nothing in it is also set about 70*. I need my cool places for sure. Not sure what our electric bill is as our entire property is electric.Cannot fathom your electric bill. We're 74 daytime, 73 nighttime.