Are you warming the world by trying to cool it down?
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Problem Context
In the tropics, air-conditioning is crucial for comfort and productivity
Most offices, schools, malls, homes and hotels are set at 21-22°C
Cooling costs account for 25-40% of a typical electricity bill, and 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Companies and governments are under pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and Kigali Amendment
The Problem
As the world warms, the demand for air conditioners rises, creating a vicious cycle. We are heating the world by cooling it down
Some 1.6 billion buildings worldwide have AC today, a number that will grow to 5.6 billion by 2050
The strongest growth will be seen in the tropics (e.g. India & Indonesia) where the higher temperatures and rapid rates of economic growth will manifest into skyrocketing demand
The Opportunity
New research has found that employees are equally productive at 25°C, not 21°C as previously thought
By using economical air conditioning settings of 25°C, companies and homes can:
Profit: For every 1°C increase in air-conditioning temperature, save up to 6% on their electricity bill
People: Improve the productivity of their staff, especially women
Planet: For every 1°C increase in default air conditioning temperature, reduce CO2 emissions by 3%
A Win-Win-Win Solution
Increase your default air-conditioning setting to 25°C
By doing this, governments, corporates, institutions, manufacturers and houses can:
Reduce electricity bills and electricity generation costs
