Spain bans setting air conditioning below 27 degrees



In Spain, where the temperature continues to reach 45 degrees Celsius and deaths from heat waves and wildfires are

frequent , a decree has been issued requiring air conditioners to be set at 27 degrees or higher in public places. Families are also being encouraged to take the initiative.

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Spain orders public places set air conditioning no lower than 27 degrees Celsius - The Verge
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The law, which was published in the Official Gazette on August 2, 2022 and is scheduled to come into force next week, requires that air conditioners be set at 27 degrees or higher in public places and that building doors be kept closed to save energy. I oblige. Public places include offices, shops, bars, theatres, airports, train stations, etc. The recommendation also applies to all Spanish homes. In addition, it is compulsory to keep heating in winter below 19 degrees Celsius.

It is reported that 360 people died in a week due to a fierce heat wave in Spain, and it is forced to respond to abnormal weather. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared the country urgently needs to conserve energy, even encouraging office workers to remove their ties to stay cool without artificial assistance. .



In July 2021, Greece and Italy will enact similar laws, mandating cooling in public facilities to be above 27°C and limiting energy use during cooling. In addition, France has ordered heating and cooling to be set higher in the summer and lower in the winter, and will impose fines of 750 euros ($1,000) for air-conditioned businesses that leave their doors open. increase.

The decree will remain in effect until November 1, 2023. In addition, Spain plans to make it mandatory to install an automatic door closing system when using air conditioning, and with some exceptions, each store will have to comply by September 30, 2022. In addition, there is a need to promote energy-saving measures with posters, etc., and to install thermometers that visualize the temperature of the space.

Isabel Diaz Ayuso, head of the municipality of Madrid, said the decree that air conditioners should not be turned down would fuel anxiety and discourage tourism and consumption, tweeting that 'Madrid will not switch off'. have expressed their intention not to respond to




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