Did you ever think how clothing plays an important role in deciding the temperatures air conditioners are set to. Wearing lighter clothes in summer and more layers in winter can help reduce a lot of energy. If president of a country is serious about it and is following it only shows the magnitude of energy it can save and awareness about energy use it can generate.
SEOUL, South Korea—South Korean businessmen, who traditionally dress in uniform dark blue suits, are being urged to not wear their jackets and ties as summer looms in a bid to save electricity amid tight supplies. "We need all the people to join to curb excessive cooling demand, which accounts for 21% of summer peak demand," the country's economy ministry said in a statement. The statement also ordered 478 large buildings to keep their temperatures at 26°C (79°F) or higher. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, a former business executive who normally always wears a dark blue suit, is expected to lead by example, as he did last winter when he urged Koreans to save on heating by wearing thermal underwear. South Korea experienced nationwide power cuts last September.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/16/us-energy-korea-idUSBRE84F07S20120516
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