Govt aims at reducing energy consumption

In an effort to save energy consumption in India, Power Minister R K Singh has asked Central Government offices and the other associated bodies of the government organisations, to reduce their air conditioner to 240C to 250C. The said reduction, will significantly reduce the electricity bill almost by 6 per cent of the consumers.

All the buildings of public sector undertakings (PSUs) and attached and subordinated organisations under the Central Government have been asked to use their ACs at 24-25 degrees celsius.
The government is committed to reduce the carbon footprints, and has aimed to ensure that by 2030. It would further reduce the intensity of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 33-35 per cent as compared to 2005, Singh said departments under the various state governments, local bodies and private consumers are welcome to contribute towards this initiative.

The use of ACs at 24-25 degrees celsius could result in substantial savings in electricity consumption and consequent reduction GHG emissions, enabling the country to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets.

According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BEE) guidelines, ideal temperature for ACs is 24-25 degrees.In the case of commercial buildings, electricity consumption will increase to 162 BU in 2030 from 93 BU in 2015. As per the data from BEE, electricity consumption will increase for the residential sector to about 707 billion unit (BU) from 247 BU in 2015.