Centre proposes 24 degrees as default AC temperature, says 36% energy to be saved
RK Singh
The power ministry also launched an awareness campaign around air conditioning in order to achieve substantial energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Power Minister R K Singh said on Sunday that setting the air conditioner temperature at 24 degrees Celsius as compared to 18 degrees Celsius will help to save a lot of energy.
He further claimed that a total of 36 per cent of energy will be saved and that the AC manufacturers are happy with the decision.
"When temperature for AC is set at 24 degree Celsius as compared to 18, 36% electricity is saved. It is good for health & budget. AC manufacturers are happy with the step. Default temperature setting for air conditioners to be set at 24 degree Celsius," Singh told ANI.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which carried out a study, recommended the default setting that could go up two notches to 26 degrees Celsius.
The proposal is part of the campaign initiated by the Ministry of Power that aims to save substantial amount of energy and also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
"Every one degree increase in the air-conditioner temperature setting results in saving of 6 per cent of electricity consumed," Singh said in a statement.
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He added: "Normal human body temperature is approximately 36-37 degree Celsius, but large number of commercial establishments, hotels and offices maintain temperature around 18-21 degree Celsius. This is not only uncomfortable but is actually unhealthy."
The power ministry also launched an awareness campaign around air conditioning in order to achieve substantial energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the meeting, manufacturers were also advised to set labels on air conditioners which indicate the optimum temperature settings as part of consumer awareness. The temperature setting will be in the range of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. The government also plans to send an advisory to establishments and manufacturers in this regard.
According to a research done by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the total connected load in India due to air conditioning will be 200 GW by 2030 going by the current market trends.