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Will India standardise AC cooling range? Plan afoot to set 20C minimum temperature — Here's what we know

On June 10, 2025, the Union Ministry of Power revealed plans to establish a nationwide standard temperature range for air conditioners, set between 20°C and 28°C.
The government proposed this regulation to reduce energy consumption and ease increasing pressure on the power grid caused by low AC temperature settings.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is developing a framework to enforce the temperature limits, which would require AC manufacturers to adjust device programming accordingly.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal highlighted that increasing the AC temperature by just 1°C has the potential to reduce peak electricity demand by around 3 gigawatts, accompanied by an estimated 6% decrease in energy consumption per degree.
This move aims to lower carbon emissions, reduce electricity bills, and encourage efficient cooling habits amid rising AC usage and increasing peak power demand of 241 GW.

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The authorities of India work with electric manufacturers to ensure that air conditioning devices cannot be set at a temperature below 20 degrees Celsius, in an attempt to reduce the energy consumption of these equipment...

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‘One nation, one temperature?’: Netizens react to government’s plan to cap AC temperatures to ease power demand

The move is part of a broader strategy to cut down on energy consumption and ease the load on India’s already stretched power grid.

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Why you might not to able to lower your AC temperatures below 20°C in India

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Tuesday that the government is planning to introduce a fixed temperature range for air conditioners. Under the proposed rule, ACs will be set to operate between 20 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, which means they cannot cool below 20 degrees Celsius or heat above 28 degrees Celsius. The move aims to help manage energy use in homes and offices, especially as electricity demand rises and hea…

2 days ago·Mumbai, India

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