Updated By: LatestGKGS Desk
Union Ministry of Power is recommending to make 24 degrees Celsius as a mandatory default setting and labeling of air conditioners within coming few months. This has been planned after six months campaign was launched to promote energy efficiency in the area of air-conditioning.
The campaign was launched on a voluntary basis to increase awareness and encourage consumers to adopt the guidelines. It will result in substantial energy savings and also reduce greenhouse gas emission. Every one-degree increase in temperature of air-conditioner results in saving of 6% of electricity consumed.
As per the report, after 5-6 months of an awareness campaign, followed by a survey to gather public feedback, Ministry of Power will consider the proposal of making labeling of optimum temperatures in ACs mandatory. Labeling of optimum temperature setting of air conditioners by manufacturers will benefit of consumers, both from the financial and health point of view. It will also result in savings of 20 billion units of electricity per year.
The normal human body temperature is approximately 36-37 degree Celsius. Lower temperature around 18-21 degree Celsius controlled by air conditioners especially in a large number of commercial establishments such as hotels and offices is not only uncomfortable but is also unhealthy. Setting lower temperature in the range of 18-21 degree Celsius compels people to wear warm clothing resulting in wastage of energy.
India Smart Utility Week 2019 being held in New Delhi: Detai...
National Energy Conservation Day Celebrations On 14th Decemb...
Government of India strategic sale of Rural Electrification ...
The Ministry of Power of the Government of India launched an...
Union Ministry of Power launched Chiller Star Labelling Prog...
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity 'ATE': Details, Functions...
Justice Manjula Chellur takes oath as Chairperson of Appella...
Conference of States’ Power Ministers Held in Shimla: ...
Ministry of Power Launched 'PRAAPTI App' To Facilitate Trans...
Daily Current Affairs GK GS Bulletins 1. Prime Minister Nar...
PM Narendra Modi Laid Foundation Stone Of Patrata Thermal Po...
9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue Meet Conducted In New Delhi-...
» Power Ministry Launched PRAAPTI App To Facilitate Transparency In Power Sector
» Daily Current Affairs 29th May 2018 GK GS Bulletins
» PM Narendra Modi Laid Foundation Stone Of Patrata Thermal Power Station In Jharkhand
» PM in Madhya Pradesh: Sutra Seva, Smart City, Griha Pravesh schemes starts in MP
» Smart Cities Mission: Shillong Selected As 100th City
» Haryana Government Launched 7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow Scheme For Rural Areas
Privacy Policy | Twitter | RSS