One common method of factoring local weather conditions into estimates of heating energy use is based on heating ____.

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Degree days are a measure of the difference between the average temperature outside and a baseline temperature (usually 65°F) which is used to estimate the amount of energy required to heat a building. By factoring in local weather conditions in terms of degree days, more accurate estimates of heating energy use can be made.

One Common Method of Factoring Local Weather Conditions into Estimates