*India's Cool New Rule: ACs Get a Temperature Lock for Power Saving* *What's Happening?* India is making a big move to save electricity by setting rules for air conditioner (AC) temperatures. Soon, all new ACs in homes and offices will be locked to operate only between 20°C and 28°C. This means you won't be able to set your AC below 20°C. *Why are they doing this?* *Saving Power:* ACs use a lot of electricity, and setting them to very low temperatures wastes a lot of energy. This new rule aims to significantly reduce power consumption. *Preventing Power Shortages:* India's electricity demand is growing very fast, especially with more and more people using ACs. By saving power, they hope to avoid situations where there isn't enough electricity for everyone. *Going Green:* The country is also pushing for more renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. Saving electricity from ACs helps balance the overall energy use. Other Big Power Plans: *Battery Storage*: The government is also investing a huge amount of money (₹5,400 crore) into projects that store electricity in big batteries. This helps make sure there's power available even when renewable sources aren't producing much (like at night for solar). *Meeting Demand:* India's power capacity has grown a lot, and they are preparing to meet even higher demands in the future, especially as the country develops. In Simple Terms: Think of it like this: your AC will have a new "minimum temperature" setting to help India save a lot of electricity. This, along with big investments in power storage, is all part of a plan to make sure everyone has enough power without wasting it.