Claim: For optimal utilisation, the Ministry of Power recommended to use air conditioners above 26 degrees Celsius, for energy conservation & health reasons.
Fact-check: 24°C setting for air conditioners is recommended for energy conservation - FACTLY
Verdict: the central government in consultation with the bureau of energy efficiency  has notified new energy performance standards for room air conditioner according to which all brands and types of star-labelled racs, which are rated from one star to five stars based on their energy efficiencies shall ensure default setting of temperature in the room air conditioners at 24 degrees celsius, with effect from january 1, 2020. further, the bee has cited energy conservation as the rationale behind this move. however, neither the ministry nor the bee has mentioned any of the health issues like hypothermia, arthritis, etc. as a reason behind their move. hence the claim made in the post is misleading.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Chaitanya
Date published: 2021-03-19T10:32:21