Parliament should set an example on conserving energy
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That day I went to the parliament to listen to the parliamentary debates and found that the air con in the public gallery was very cold.
The top political leaders,which include PM and Minister for the environment are there to dicuss national matters.Why does the air con of the chamber set so low?
One problem is of course some of them wear coat.If the air con temperature is set higher,those who wear coast would feel a bit warm.The solution would be everyone not to wear coat in the parliament house.
I saw PM and Wong Kan Seng need to wear sweater that day.LKY didn't wear sweater.If the PMis scare of cold,why can't he tell the Speaker to do something?
Every ordinary man can get into the public gallery to listen to the parliamentary proceding.The speaker should consider their comfort too. -
Simple. All wear t-shirts and shorts.
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PRP anD HiS GrEat IdEa.
conSerVe EnerGy, Use Fans, Even Can Save More EnERgy if All of Them uSe Paper Fans.
SavE EleCtricity, Good ExeRcise of Hands -
B-chief,
U always oppose my idea.
I think NEA recomend air con temperature is 25 degree C.
Do u wear sweater in your air con (if u have )room in your hse?Isn't it stupid? -
they are stupid... now then you know!!!Originally posted by PRP:B-chief,
U always oppose my idea.
I think NEA recomend air con temperature is 25 degree C.
Do u wear sweater in your air con (if u have )room in your hse?Isn't it stupid? -
Agreed... Set so cold fer what then?Originally posted by PRP:Do u wear sweater in your air con (if u have )room in your hse?Isn't it stupid?
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U won't be allowed to get inside the parliment if u wear like that!Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Simple. All wear t-shirts and shorts. -
The speaker and his assitants wear gown.Some MP may wear coat.This is a reason why the air con is set colder.Originally posted by wonderamazement:Agreed... Set so cold fer what then? -
Yes, I know.Originally posted by PRP:U won't be allowed to get inside the parliment if u wear like that!
But the question is, why do one need to wear formally for just some discussion?
If there's no need to, fans could be used to cool a place, like your normal pasar malam. It conserves energy. -
LKY firmly believes that air con is a necessity in Singapore for him to function well
It is stated in his own book -
beGGar HouSE WhErE Got AirCon.Originally posted by PRP:B-chief,
U always oppose my idea.
I think NEA recomend air con temperature is 25 degree C.
Do u wear sweater in your air con (if u have )room in your hse?Isn't it stupid?
beGGar AlwAys SavE EnErGy. SlEEp aT the AirPort, FrEE Aircon, FrEE UsE of TOilEt, FrEE BaThs, FrEE WaTER, No NEED Pay RenTal. GoT AloT of MuLti NatIonal BeautieS to See SomE More.
Complain to NEA to Fine The ParLiamEnt for WaSTing EnErGy. -
Originally posted by beggarchief:
The minister and his deputy might be in the chamber enjoying the air con.Can I complain to them?
[b]beGGar HouSE WhErE Got AirCon.
beGGar AlwAys SavE EnErGy. SlEEp aT the AirPort, FrEE Aircon, FrEE UsE of TOilEt, FrEE BaThs, FrEE WaTER, No NEED Pay RenTal. GoT AloT of MuLti NatIonal BeautieS to See SomE More.
Complain to NEA to Fine The ParLiamEnt for WaSTing EnErGy.
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Fans are out.There are no windows in the august chamber.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Yes, I know.
But the question is, why do one need to wear formally for just some discussion?
If there's no need to, fans could be used to cool a place, like your normal pasar malam. It conserves energy. -
Saw off the roof.Originally posted by PRP:Fans are out.There are no windows in the august chamber. -
LKY has said it very publicly before - and also in his memoirs - that he has observed people living in the northern hemisphere are more productive, creative, alert, and attributed these characteristics to the lower temperatures that help the grey matters in intellectual and physical output without feeling tired.
While those living in the equatorial regions will somehow have a slower pace of lifestyle, being less productive and more lethargic - all due to the high temperatures and-or humidity levels that affected the productivity, creativity and mental activity.
He compared the higher industrial and economic developments and achievements from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere.
It was said that the room temperature in his office is at 16 degrees C, about the temperature in Europe during Autumn.
Unfortunately, the low temperature in the Singapore Parliament has produced too few honest Members of Parliament that are able to speak honestly, and are prevented to exercise their individual freedom but forced by the Party Whip to tow the Party line when issues come to a vote.
At the end of the day, it will be Singaporean's tax monies that will pay for the electricity bills, besides the coffee and pastry during their breaks.
Singaporeans will be happy to foot the Electricity Bills - as well as the muffins, coffee and tea - so long as these Members of Parliament can actually represent Singaporeans' interest first, before they support their Party's. -
The World has limited resources. We should all contribute to conserving the Earth, a part of which can be easily done by slightly changing current lifestyles.
In my opinion, we should:
1. Set Air Con temperatures to 24 degrees. Those centralised Air Con systems can switch to 25 degrees in the afternoon, coz those tend to cool the air much faster. Many Northern Countries have already begun to do so: eg Japan. Koizumi even wore half formal for parliament sittings.
2. For those who complain about the humidity, they can always use some dehumidifiers. Or when the air to water machine is cheap enough to buy they can buy that to reduce air humidity and have a drink. -
Even shopping centres have air con,why shouldn't parliament have air con?It is certainly more comfortable to have air con.But of course don't go to the extreme of wearing coat in an air con room.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Saw off the roof. -
When the air con set at 24 degree,is it the air con start to run when the temp of the room raises to 25 degree?Originally posted by abao:The World has limited resources. We should all contribute to conserving the Earth, a part of which can be easily done by slightly changing current lifestyles.
In my opinion, we should:
1. Set Air Con temperatures to 24 degrees. Those centralised Air Con systems can switch to 25 degrees in the afternoon, coz those tend to cool the air much faster. Many Northern Countries have already begun to do so: eg Japan. Koizumi even wore half formal for parliament sittings.
2. For those who complain about the humidity, they can always use some dehumidifiers. Or when the air to water machine is cheap enough to buy they can buy that to reduce air humidity and have a drink. -
Or rather, why should Parliament have air con? Most schools in SG are non air-con and students have to learn to bear with the heat. If students have to bear, the same goes for adults. No double standards.Originally posted by PRP:Even shopping centres have air con,why shouldn't parliament have air con?It is certainly more comfortable to have air con.But of course don't go to the extreme of wearing coat in an air con room.
Want air con? Shop with the commoners or go home to enjoy. -
In the past I wanted to install solar panels to reduce electricity consumption, but apparently you can't install any energy saving devices without the approval of Singapore Power.
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my school has air con for the sec 4 classrooms. reality is, air conditioning is becoming a necessity in Singapore. It wouldn't be surprising if soon, someone brings up the issue of making schools airconditioned; giving reasons such as "more conducive environment, blablabla"Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Or rather, why should Parliament have air con? Most schools in SG are non air-con and students have to learn to bear with the heat. If students have to bear, the same goes for adults. No double standards.
Want air con? Shop with the commoners or go home to enjoy. -
I wonder whether air con should be set to at least 25 degree C.I find 28 degree (cloudy morning)in my home without air con is comfortable.As long as it is comfortable,need it be cold?Originally posted by abao:The World has limited resources. We should all contribute to conserving the Earth, a part of which can be easily done by slightly changing current lifestyles.
In my opinion, we should:
1. Set Air Con temperatures to 24 degrees. Those centralised Air Con systems can switch to 25 degrees in the afternoon, coz those tend to cool the air much faster. Many Northern Countries have already begun to do so: eg Japan. Koizumi even wore half formal for parliament sittings.
2. For those who complain about the humidity, they can always use some dehumidifiers. Or when the air to water machine is cheap enough to buy they can buy that to reduce air humidity and have a drink. -
MPs are leader of the country.They are VIP.Should give them some speacial privillege.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Or rather, why should Parliament have air con? Most schools in SG are non air-con and students have to learn to bear with the heat. If students have to bear, the same goes for adults. No double standards.
Want air con? Shop with the commoners or go home to enjoy. -
No way. If there's a better one, I could accept.Originally posted by PRP:MPs are leader of the country.They are VIP.Should give them some speacial privillege. -
Expected. Kids are getting softer these days.Originally posted by simnatic:my school has air con for the sec 4 classrooms. reality is, air conditioning is becoming a necessity in Singapore. It wouldn't be surprising if soon, someone brings up the issue of making schools airconditioned; giving reasons such as "more conducive environment, blablabla"