Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Cut Electricity Bill: Setting AC to 24°C Saves Money
Want to save money on your electricity bill?
The government's BEE recommends setting your AC to 24 degrees Celsius instead of a colder setting.
This simple change can save you money because your AC doesn't have to work as hard to cool the room.
For every degree you increase the temperature, you can save around 6% on energy.
If many people do this, the whole country could save a lot of electricity and reduce pollution.
It's a small change that helps both your wallet and the environment.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) suggests setting AC to 24°C to save energy.
Adjusting the AC to 24°C from 20-21°C could reduce power consumption by up to 24%.
Every 1°C increase in temperature can save about 6% on AC energy use.
If 50% of consumers adopt this, India could save 10 billion units of electricity annually.
This change could lead to Rs 5,000 crore in consumer savings and reduce CO2 emissions.
- Who
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) recommends this to consumers.
- What
- Adjusting AC settings to 24°C to reduce electricity consumption.
- When
- Currently
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce energy bills and carbon emissions.
- Recommended AC Setting
- 24°C
- Potential Power Reduction
- Up to 24%
- Savings per 1°C Increase
- Approximately 6%
- Potential Annual Electricity Savings (India)
- 10 billion units
- Potential Consumer Savings
- Rs 5,000 crore