Context
- Cebu, Philippines
- Family house with 3 AC Units
- Average ambient temperature 28°C, previous default cooling setting 20°C
Results
- 28% reduction in baseline electricity usage after 1 month, and 26% after 3 months (USD $242 annualised saving)
- 19% reduction in CO2 emissions
- No negative impact to family health, sleeping or productivity
Methods
- Used Go25degrees calculator to estimate the benefits
- Re-setting all AC remotes to a default temperature of 25°C
- Communicated rationale to the family through the Go25degrees educational pamphlet
