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India will soon adopt new standards to cap air conditioner (AC) temperature settings between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius to reduce peak power demand, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Tuesday.

It helps keep the bill low and reduces pressure on the ac.” However, not everyone took the news with open arms. “Next thing you know, they’ll be regulating our TV volume,” wrote a user. Another one ...

Experts believe that the regulation, while seemingly restrictive, is a practical solution to India’s recurring power crises during peak summer. The bureau of energy efficiency (BEE) has long advocated ...

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As India balances rising energy demands with sustainability goals, the AC temperature standardisation may soon become a key behavioural nudge to cool responsibly, without overloading the planet or the ...

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