Air Conditioning and Calories

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Simple question. Would turning up the temperature on the AC so that it activates at higher temperatures help me burn more calories? I've gained 30 pounds in the past year, half of which from before I got on this combination of Abilify and Effexor, half of which after (with still a poor diet, just not as poor) and I'm looking for little things I can start doing. I understand that I will probably have to start walking and/or working out if I hope to see any major losses but for now I'm holding that off as much as I can because I'm averse to physical effort with no destination (I don't like walking for walking's sake - I have to have a destination like to a library or such).

I run my AC usually at 67 (the utilities are included in my monthly rent at the dorm) but I've considered putting it up at 78. Would this help me burn calories at all?

I've never experienced or heard of that. If I had to hazard a wild guess, it might be that colder temps would burn more calories as the body seeks to maintain a steady core temperature. But either way I imagine any impacts within the range you state would be inconsequential.

If you turn it up high enough so you'd sweat you'd might. I heard sweating helps get rid of weight but not sure if that's true.

Turning it lower might be better.

If the surroundings get hot, your body will do everything it can to stay cool: including using less energy.

If it is cold, however, your body will start using more energy (calories) to stay warm.