Strength training develops muscle, and muscle is metabolically active, which means it burns more calories even while resting. Lifting weights first causes your body’s glycogen resources to be depleted. Cardio, after this, makes your workout more fat-efficient by encouraging your body to use fat reserves for energy.
What’s the New Rule?
The Ministry of Power has introduced a new provision that mandates all new air conditioning units to operate only within a temperature range of 20°C to 28°C. This policy applies nationwide, including residential, commercial, and automotive air conditioning systems.
Why Was This Rule Introduced?
The primary goal is energy efficiency. Setting ACs at extremely low temperatures consumes significantly more electricity. By capping the cooling at 20°C, the government aims to:
- Lower electricity consumption
- Cut down on electricity bills
- Reduce load on the national power grid
- Promote sustainable energy use
According to experts, increasing the thermostat by just 1°C can result in up to 6% energy savings. Imagine the impact when implemented across millions of households and businesses!
Environmental Impact
This rule is also a step towards reducing carbon emissions. Excessive air conditioning (AC) use contributes to climate change, and with rising temperatures and growing AC demand, this shift can significantly impact India’s climate action goals.
How It Affects You
For consumers, this means:
- Your room may feel less chilly, but it will still be comfortably cool.
- Lower power bills over time.
- A shift in how we think about indoor cooling — from over-cooling to innovative, efficient cooling.
Manufacturers will now have to design air conditioners (ACs) that comply with these new settings, and older models may require adjustments in future updates.
While the rule might feel restrictive to some, it’s a step in the right direction. Balancing comfort with sustainability is the need of the hour. So next time you grab that remote to set your AC to 16°C, remember — 20°C is the new cool!
