The heat
The solution against the heat should not be only air conditioners
Although often necessary, air conditioners should not be the only solution to the summer heat. We must change the way we build and renovate our buildings
Public transport in Belgrade
New economy: Black list of arrogant carriers whose buses do not have air conditioning
During the hottest part of the summer, citizens reported buses in which the air conditioner did not work, threw out hot air, or was turned on only after entering control. The Trade Union Center - GSP announced complaints against those carriers
Electricity
How much does electricity cost on days of extreme heat?
Electricity will be consumed in Serbia this week as if it were winter, the authorities announced. For 105 gigawatt-hours of electricity, the country spends from seven to 12 million euros per day, if you look at prices on the stock exchange
High temperatures
Do air conditioners need to run for days without stopping?
In this heat, whoever owns an air conditioner probably doesn't hesitate to turn it on despite the electricity it consumes. However, in such extreme conditions and tropical nights, should he work non-stop for days, or is it more advisable to "rest" from time to time?
Penal policy
The state has set a deadline for removing air conditioners - what are the fines?
The deadline for the removal of external air conditioning units from the street sides of the facades is August 4 this year, said Assistant Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of Serbia Dušan Radonjić
Energy saving
"Ice capsules" that cool buildings, reduce electricity bills and protect the environment
Hilton hotels and the Waldorf Astoria in Los Angeles have installed an IceBrick system that stores energy by freezing water, cutting cooling costs in half and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by thousands of tons over the life of the system
Summer in Belgrade
Cooling on hold: Hot summer days and the hassle of getting an air conditioner
Hot summer days and temperatures that regularly exceed 30 degrees have made it almost unthinkable to stay indoors without air conditioning. However, those who wish to purchase an air conditioner now must be prepared for a long and arduous process
Chronicle
A series of fires in Belgrade caused by faulty air conditioners
The use of air conditioners must be within normal limits, because if air conditioners work all day during tropical waves, this additionally affects the possibility of them breaking down, experts warn.
Cooling down
How to Beat the Heat: The Pros and Cons of Portable Air Conditioners
The advantage of portable air conditioners is that they are not very expensive and can be moved from room to room. Their biggest disadvantage is that they stand on the floor, instead of near the ceiling, where the air is the warmest, and that they have bulky hoses for the aspirator, which mostly expels the warm air from the room through a half-open window.
Climate changes
Air conditioner trap: Cold air warms the planet
The warmer it is, the more we use air conditioners. The more we use them, the warmer they will be. How to break the vicious cycle of climate change?
Savings tip
How to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner to consume less electricity?
The beginning of the summer season and the first heat waves are almost unbearable without air conditioning. However, this device is one of the biggest consumers of electricity in the household and its use can significantly increase the figure on the electricity bill