Spain Appeals To Set AC Below 27°C
- 05-Aug-2022
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New Delhi: Since Europe is battling with sweltering temperatures and exorbitant energy prices, Spain has issued a new directive asking public places including offices, shops, bars, theatres, airports, and train stations to set air conditioners at or above 27 degrees Celsius. The decree was published in the official state gazette and is scheduled to go into effect next week.
The rules include maintaining heating at or below 19 degrees Celsius in the winter and will remain in place at least through November 2023. The government has decided to fine up to 600,000 euros (nearly Rs 5 lakh) for defaulters.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated publicly that the country urgently needs to save energy, even encouraging office workers to remove their ties to help stay cool without artificial assistance.
Earlier last month, countries like Greece and Italy had announced measures to similarly restrict energy use when cooling public buildings, requiring air conditioning to be set to 27 degrees Celsius or higher.
Besides, France had ordered public premises to set thermostats higher in the summer and lower in the winter and will fine air-conditioned businesses 750 euros ($764 approx) if they leave their doors open.
