India can prevent power shortages, help cut power bills by doubling efficiency of ACs: Study

India can avert power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore by doubling air conditioner energy efficiency over the next decade. A new study suggests this move will significantly reduce peak demand, preventing blackouts and costly grid fixes. Higher efficiency ACs, despite initial costs, offer substantial long-term savings.

India can prevent power shortages, help cut power bills by doubling efficiency of ACs: Study
India can avert power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore by doubling air conditioner energy efficiency over the next decade. A new study suggests this move will significantly reduce peak demand, preventing blackouts and costly grid fixes. Higher efficiency ACs, despite initial costs, offer substantial long-term savings.