Ministry of Power Mandates 24ºC Set Temperature

The Indian  Ministry of Power, via a notification issued on October 29 under the Energy Conservation Act 2001, has directed that all brands and types of star-labeled room air conditioners (RACs), namely multistage capacity air conditioners, unitary air conditioners, and split air conditioners that are rated from one star to five star, based on their relative energy efficiencies up to a rated cooling capacity of 10,465 W (9,000 kcal/ hour) and manufactured, commercially purchased or sold in India, shall ensure default setting of temperature in the RACs at 24ºC with effect from January 1, 2020.