Doubling AC efficiency could save India ₹2.5 lakh crore, prevent blackouts: Study
A recent study suggests that doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioners in India could save the country ₹2.5 lakh crore and help prevent blackouts. The study highlights that air conditioners are a significant contributor to peak electricity demand, which is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. Implementing smarter policies could lead to substantial savings for consumers and reduce the strain on the electricity grid.
- ▪India can save up to ₹2.5 lakh crore over the next decade by doubling AC efficiency.
- ▪Air conditioners currently contribute 60-70 GW to peak electricity demand, which is expected to increase significantly by 2030 and 2035.
- ▪The study calls for a long-term roadmap to raise AC efficiency standards, potentially reducing peak demand by 10GW by 2030.
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Doubling AC efficiency could save India ₹2.5 lakh crore, prevent blackouts: StudyEfficient ACs, with slightly higher upfront prices could deliver net savings of ₹90,000–2,40,000 crore ($9–25 billion) by 2035Published on: May 25, 2026 5:28 PM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link India can avert severe power shortages and save consumers up to ₹2.5 lakh crore over the next decade simply by doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioners (ACs), according to a new study.India crossed 270GW of peak demand on Thursday.
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