Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) says the new proposal of the Ministry of Power to fix the starting temperature of room air conditioners (RAC) at 24 degree C is a step in the right direction, as the current popular practice of fixing the starting temperature or switch ON temperature at 18-20 degree C increases electricity guzzling. Comfort targets can be met at a higher temperature setting and at lower electricity consumption.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/step-right-direction-%E2%80%93-says-cse-power-ministry%E2%80%99s-move-fix-starting-temperature-room-air
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[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/electricity
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/household-appliances
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/cse
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-power