Is Indian Government's decision to set AC temperature at 24 degrees justified?
Indian Government is likely to make 24 degree Celsius as the default temperature setting for all Air Conditioners in India. I want to know what do our fellow CEans think about this move.
"How can Government decide what temperature I should have for my AC?" - you might be thinking.
The Government has come up with a number of reasons -
1. Huge power saving. When the AC is set at 24 degrees, it'll lead to saving of huge energy; compared to when the AC is set at 18-21 degrees in most of the establishments.
2. 24 degree is healthier as well, because when the AC is set to 18 - 21 degree celsius, people tend to wear warmer clothes; which is basically a wastage of energy.
BEE informs that the total connected load in India will be about 200 GW by the end of next decade (2030) and may be even more given the rapid growth of ACs.
Do you think the Government is justified in this decision?
PS: Before you form an opinion, be aware that Japan already has such regulation in place. All the ACs in Japan are set at 28 degrees celsius.