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Extreme Heat:

India Plans Air Conditioner Temperature Rules to Save Power

Air conditioning units during high temperatures in New Delhi, India. — Air conditioning units during high temperatures in New Delhi, India.
Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg

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By Rajesh Kumar Singh

June 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM UTC

Updated on

June 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM UTC

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India is working with appliance makers to standardize the cooling range of air conditioners to ensure that the minimum temperature is not set below 20C (68F), in an effort to cut the energy use of these power guzzlers.

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