The Medical Journal of Australia published a study highlighting the "fan-first" cooling approach as a simple yet effective solution to rising electricity prices, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly, pregnant women, and those with cardiovascular diseases.
This approach reduces electricity bills, greenhouse gas emissions, and potential strains on the electricity grid, providing a more affordable and effective cooling solution writes Federico Tartarini, DEA Board Member Dr Angie Bone, and Associate Professor Ollie Jay.
The approach is simple: use electric fans as your first method of cooling, and then look at turning on the air conditioning when the indoor temperature exceeds 27°C.