Is the government really recommending 80-degree thermostat settings in summer?

(NEXSTAR) — Much of the U.S. has already experienced sweltering temperatures this summer and the season has only just officially begun. To pile on, current forecasting from the National Weather Service shows even more heat could be on the way.

Americans aren’t likely to catch a break when it comes to cooling costs, either. A report released earlier this year predicted that this summer, the average cost of home cooling will be up nearly 8% compared to last summer. 

That may...