 and valued members of society. As temperatures soar, Greenville residents rely heavily on air conditioning to stay cool, prompting concerns about strain on the power grid. Colton Harris, a local high schooler, keeps his thermostat set at a cool 68 degrees year-round. It doesn't really bother me too bad, but that may be another reason why I like it at 68, because I work outside in the heat all day, and when I get home, I just want to be as cold as possible.